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NH1958 RITA

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Aug 2025 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "NH1958 RITA" has been managed by the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located in North Shields, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from the CCS RM6098 Lot 4 framework agreement. The process is in the award stage, with the contract award dated 26th August 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude by 30th September 2028. The procurement value is £35,886.63 and is targeted towards Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) ethos.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support, maintenance, and training services. Companies offering solutions for hardware refresh will find this contract particularly relevant. The suitability for SMEs and VCSEs indicates a level playing field for smaller market players to engage in government contracts. The contract with Phoenix Software Ltd offers a three-year engagement, allowing firms to establish a sustained business relationship with a major healthcare provider in the North East of England. Businesses that have experience with similar frameworks or that are capable of supporting healthcare technology infrastructure effectively would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities in future procurement rounds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NH1958 RITA

Notice Description

3 x years RITA 24" Premium Annual Support, Maintenance & Training with hardware refresh (24 devices) - Procured with direct award through CCS RM6098 Lot 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39453bd1-79b3-46d9-946f-e69bf4bace98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f00511f-503e-4894-9f08-aaaf7956ca15
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,886 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,886 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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