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02 Jun 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which has completed the award stage for a contract titled "NH2561 Rubrik Enterprise renewal - 15month". The contract pertains to the renewal of enterprise software licensing, specifically categorised under "Software package and information systems". The project is located in North Shields, England, with a contract period beginning on 28th August 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2027. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £52,050.96, and key dates include the award date of 1st June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and services. The procurement is particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and values-driven social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its explicit suitability criteria. Companies that have a strategic focus on building relationships with healthcare organisations or expanding their portfolio in the public sector will find this an ideal opportunity for business growth. As Softcat plc, a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded the contract, competing firms need to leverage similar competencies in software licensing and services to effectively engage in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

NH2561 Rubrik Enterprise renewal - 15month

Notice Description

Renewal of Rubrik enterprise licensing for 15 months with 12 month extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b66c2e3-dd14-4493-89f9-42d01ed22d0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/293f5d3d-f6db-416e-bfc6-3a384712365d
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
£52,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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