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Casper Software Support

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 Jul 2026 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Casper Software Support." The contract falls under the industry category of software support services, classified by CPV code 72261000. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with a specific reference to postal code NG5 1PB. This process reached the award stage on 18th August 2025, with the relevant information being published on 15th July 2026. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 29th March 2028. The award value is £87,285, with the successful supplier being Evergreen Life.

The tender for Casper Software Support presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolio. Although specifically won by Evergreen Life, similar future tenders can be beneficial for companies experienced in providing comprehensive IT solutions and support to NHS trusts. Organisations that can deliver high-quality software maintenance and strategic IT support can leverage such opportunities. This contract also implies potential partnerships with healthcare institutions, signalling a promising avenue for growth within public sector procurement. While the process has been marked as suitable for larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust capacity in supporting large-scale IT infrastructures may find similar tenders lucrative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Casper Software Support

Notice Description

Provision of Casper Software Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8854cfa3-a96e-4ae6-b8fc-04cd3c561287
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d177f1a3-3072-4b17-a558-39d474f6332b
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
Not specified

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
£85,824 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,285 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2028 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS 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
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

EVERGREEN LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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