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Rhapsody SaaS

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, has awarded the contract for "Rhapsody SaaS" under the industry category of License Management Software Development Services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st July 2026, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £68,252.56, runs from 30th December 2025 to 29th December 2026 and covers delivery addresses within the United Kingdom and internationally, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The initial tender period concluded on 30th November 2025, and the award decision was made on 27th May 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software development services, particularly those with expertise in license management. Large enterprises like Softcat plc, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to undertake such contracts due to the scale and specific requirements of the project. Although not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the expansive geographic scope and industry-specific nature of this tender present a lucrative opportunity for capable businesses in the field to expand their client base and enhance service delivery across diverse regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rhapsody SaaS

Notice Description

Rhapsody SaaS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebbd4bb-6b8e-429d-862a-62e39f55fb26
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,877 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,252 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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