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Cisco Duo

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Jul 2026 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cisco Duo" contract was conducted by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, based in Manchester, United Kingdom. It falls under the industry category of "License management software package" with CPV code 48218000. This tender utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and has progressed to the award stage. The contract, valued at £15,354, was awarded to Softcat plc on 10th June 2026, with the award notice published on 13th July 2026. The contract commenced on 4th June 2026 and is slated to conclude on 3rd June 2027, specifically addressing the needs within the services sector.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of software management solutions, particularly those with experience in handling projects under framework agreements. While the procurement was not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises like Softcat plc have found success in securing such contracts, making it ideal for similarly scaled companies. Companies that have a strong track record in IT solutions and wish to engage with NHS-related procurements may find participating in similar tenders beneficial for growth and expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco Duo

Notice Description

Cisco Duo Essentials edition (formerly MFA)Cisco DUO licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9a4ab3-2d99-4fd4-9cc3-1315f53d2e51
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,354 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,354 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 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
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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