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Microsoft Unified Support

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust involves the award of "Microsoft Unified Support" services, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract, valued at £40,850.46, is awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period from 27th January 2026 to 26th January 2027. The delivery location is Manchester, United Kingdom, with the postal code M20 4BX. Important dates include the tender period ending on 26th January 2026 and the award date on 26th January 2026.

The contract provides substantial opportunities for large-scale IT service providers, particularly those specialising in Microsoft support, as demonstrated by the supplier, Softcat plc. It's an excellent chance for businesses in the IT services sector to collaborate with a prominent NHS trust and enhance their portfolio by contributing to healthcare-related IT solutions. Firms with a proven track record in providing comprehensive IT support services would find this tender well-suited to their expertise, though it is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs. Engaging in such procurement processes can lead to long-term growth and potential future collaborations within the public healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7756e799-5721-4a68-9151-6eb0fafaf0f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55abc25-fe5b-4852-b609-f1486c35d85b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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