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Network Advice & Support

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jan 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of network advice and support, specifically aimed at improving its data network. This contract, classified under the IT services industry category (CPV 72000000), covers locations in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, with a contract period from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2026. The process utilised a selective procurement method and was called off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £120,000, with a minimum value of £117,992. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd January 2025 and the publication of the award on 24th January 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the awarded supplier was Forfusion Ltd, an SME based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Forfusion Ltd will be tasked with providing expert advice and support to enhance the data network of Northumbria Healthcare. Businesses with expertise in IT consulting, software development, Internet services, and network support will find similar tenders highly suitable for their skill sets, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Network Advice & Support

Notice Description

Provision of advice and support to improve Northumbria Healthcare data network Additional information: None

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d34885e-daee-4658-bfe3-039b60fc1898
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c0bbfaa-bf88-4f15-8036-c5623be444c1
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,992 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
Paul Greenwood
Contact Email
paul.greenwood@nhct.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07747797572

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFUSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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