Award

Florence Silver Support - 3 years

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Dec 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the procurement process for the "Florence Silver Support - 3 years" package. This procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category, with an estimated value of £114,110. Conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method, the contract has been awarded to Softcat plc. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with the award dating back to 22nd December 2025 and the contract scheduled to run from 31st December 2025 to 30th December 2028. The services will be delivered in North Shields, England under the postal code NE62 5HD. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, aligning well with the Trust's inclusive procurement policies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, especially those specialising in industry-specific software solutions. Companies poised to benefit are those equipped to offer comprehensive support packages similar to the Florence Silver Support, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, due to the inclusive suitability criteria set forth. Winning such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio, offer stable revenue over three years, and strengthen relationships with healthcare institutions like the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The framework agreement procurement approach also highlights the importance of being part of existing frameworks to participate in such selective bidding opportunities.

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Notice Title

Florence Silver Support - 3 years

Notice Description

Florence silver support package for 3 years through HTE IT SOLUTIONS 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25faac5c-db91-4e39-b2b8-a8774e414ee4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76b113e-50ef-4ab8-bb77-aa6eb1868f30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,110 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,110 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2028 3-4 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Tyler McGough
Contact Email
tyler.mcgough@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07971 673100

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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