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Digital Portfolio Enhancement

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the project entitled "Digital Portfolio Enhancement," classified under the software consultancy services category. The process utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on services that began from 4th December 2025 and ended on 16th January 2026. This award, dated 3rd December 2025 and published on 16th March 2026, aligns with the Trust's mission to enhance digital capabilities. The value of the contract awarded to Ideal Health Limited, a supplier based in Camberley, is £49,322.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for mid-sized enterprises engaging in software consultancy, particularly those already involved in framework agreements. It highlights business opportunities for firms aiming to deliver specialised software consultancy services, enhancing reputations in public sector digital initiatives. Businesses with the capability to provide bespoke software services tailored to healthcare organisations are well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature. While this contract did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, experienced firms in the sector may leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Portfolio Enhancement

Notice Description

Digital Portfolio Enhancement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88ad9bac-6c76-4f75-867d-3d9c17a74fcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc1d2a6-3a55-41de-9187-2a264162d357
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,322 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,322 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 1-6 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

IDEAL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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