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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Directory Manager Custom Addition" was conducted by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Lincoln, UK. The industry category for this tender falls under "Software package and information systems" with a CPV code of 48000000. The process used a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender stage has been completed, with the award status set to active as of 25th June 2026. The contract period for this project spans from 25th June 2026 to 27th February 2029 with an overall contract value of £27,075 GBP.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those experienced in providing custom software solutions. SMEs can engage in similar future opportunities, though this specific tender was not marked as particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. The procurement process relied on competitive quotations, making it suitable for companies adept at proposing efficient solutions within budget constraints. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and cost-effectiveness will find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their client base through public sector contracts. The awarded supplier, CLOUD 21 LIMITED, highlights the successful competition in this space for SMEs.

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Notice Title

Directory Manager Custom Addition

Notice Description

Directory Manager Custom Addition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b29bc1c-04e8-4e22-b1cc-c1c4cc4bef69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62924770-ea53-48fa-a25d-1f6466bba02d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,075 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,075 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUD 21

Further Information

Notice Documents

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