NECTAR Electronic Patient Record

This tender closed on 23 October 2026.

Buyer
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Value
£150,000
Closed
23 October 2026
Where
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, the North East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust is buying a new electronic patient record (EPR) system for the NECTAR programme. The system needs to handle clinical documentation, prescribing, mobile/offline access, and adapt to future changes in healthcare regulation and services.

What the buyer wants

• Design and deliver a region-wide electronic patient record system that supports clinical note-taking and documentation • Implement safe, auditable electronic prescribing functionality • Provide mobile and offline access capabilities for clinicians • Build the system to be adaptable for future regulatory and service changes

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This contract requires a large software development and healthcare IT delivery team with proven NHS experience, substantial capital investment, and clinical safety accreditation. Most small independent tradespeople and SMEs will not have the specialist expertise, team size, or track record needed to bid successfully.

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