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MEDICORE 360 SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

Cardiff And Vale University Health Board

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cardiff And Vale University Health Board

Buyer Address: Woodlands House Maes-y-Coed road, Cardiff, UKL22, CF14 4HH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Nicola Williams

Contact Email: Nicola.williams33@wales.nhs.com

Contact Telephone: +442921500649

Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Address: 4-5 Charwood Court, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Corporate.Services2@wales.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
168317.49 GBP
Published
03 Nov 2025, 10:45
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
15 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
14 Nov 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
KCI Medical
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The previous contract for 3M™ Medicode 360 (Project 21586), awarded to KCI Medical Limited (now Solventum), provided the Health Board with essential clinical coding encoder software and associated support services. This system supported inpatient coding, HRG grouping, SNOMED CT mapping, and data validation— informatics reporting. Valued at approximately £168,317.52 over a four-year term, the contract expired in 2024. A new procurement process is now being initiated to maintain continuity of clinical coding services and to assess market alternatives that may offer improved integration, enhanced value for money, and stronger alignment with NHS digital standards.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: MEDICORE 360 SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

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