Scope
Description
Direct Award for Annual License for EIDO Patient Information Leaflets
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £40,486 excluding VAT
- £48,583.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Section 41 of the Public Contracts Regulations 20203 makes provision for a Direct Award to be made in special cases. These cases are set out in Schedule 5, The Trust is relying specifically on Schedule 5; 6(a) and (b) which allows for a direct award to be made where only a particular supplier can supply the goods and there are no reasonable alternatives for the goods. The Trust is not aware of any other provider capable of providing this tailored service. EIDO healthcare supply patient information leaflets specifically designed for health care providers. They also allow for local customisation for the Trust to enable us to customise the leaflets for all our respective hospital sites. Translation services are also available. No other reasonable alternative exists for this procurement. EDIO are the sole supplier and have exclusive rights over the software licenses and updates for patient information leaflets.
Supplier
EIDO HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Companies House: 04030383
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTLY-2228-JBXX
Bridgford Business Centre 29 Bridgford Road
Nottingham
NG2 6AU
United Kingdom
Email: info@eidohealthcare.com
Website: http://www.eidohealthcare.com
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGY-6381-WWWR
Trust Headquarters, Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT16 1RH
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland