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17 Jul 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Microsoft Flexi-Care Support service was conducted by the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. This contract, focusing on software support services, falls under the services industry category. The procurement was completed using a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract value is set at £29,770, and it will run from 30 November 2024 to 27 November 2026. The award stage has been concluded, with CLOUD 21 LIMITED, a small- to medium-sized enterprise, being selected as the supplier. The contract was awarded and published on 17 July 2026.

This opportunity showcases the potential for small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in collaborations within the public sector, particularly those offering robust IT and software support services. With a significant duration of nearly two years, the contract with the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust presents CLOUD 21 LIMITED and similar businesses with the chance to expand their service offerings and establish a more substantial position in the healthcare IT industry, especially for firms adept in navigating dynamic purchasing systems.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Microsoft Flexi-Care Support

Notice Description

Provision of Microsoft Flexi-Care Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e0a545a-bfe7-4fa7-a5ca-f96669a175c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cffff7b-db15-4b2d-ab42-99a772e76074
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,770 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2026 1-2 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUD 21

Further Information

Notice Documents

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