---
title: "AA-394-25 Award of Annual Software Licence, Maintenance & System Support Symphony Core Solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808122"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN"
published: "2025-08-25"
---

# AA-394-25 Award of Annual Software Licence, Maintenance & System Support Symphony Core Solution

Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808122

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## Summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, a body governed by public law, has completed a contract for the award of an annual software licence, maintenance, and system support for the Symphony Core Solution. This procurement, identified as AA-394-25 and valued at GBP 97,000, was achieved through a direct award from the framework QU016482 without prior publication of a call for competition. Located in Ayrshire and Arran, the procurement falls within the Health sector and was managed under a limited award procedure. The contract, which became active on 22 August 2025, involved EMIS as the supplier, with the procurement process essentially completed with one electronic bid received.

This procurement process presents a robust opportunity for businesses aligned with healthcare support services, particularly those specialising in IT solutions tailored to healthcare needs. Large-scale IT companies proficient in software licensing and system maintenance, like EMIS, are well-suited to engage in such opportunities. The completion of this contract highlights the potential for growth in sectors requiring specialised tech solutions to support and enhance healthcare delivery, providing businesses with a framework to adapt and tailor their offerings for future public sector opportunities.

## Notice

AA-394-25 Symphony Annual Support - Core Solution Contract Terms: Bespoke

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Symphony Annual Support - Core Solution Contract Terms: Bespoke

### Procurement Information

Direct award from framework QU016482

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537621 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 6AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537621

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537621
  AA-394-25 Award of Annual Software Licence, Maintenance & System Support Symphony Core Solution - AA-394-25 Symphony Annual Support - Core Solution Contract Terms: Bespoke

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808122

## Provenance

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