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AVT Linked automation

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "AVT Linked automation" involves The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract period spans from 2nd February 2026 to 31st January 2028. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. As of 22nd April 2026, the process is at the award stage, having been concluded with the supplier Softcat plc. This tender represents an opportunity valued at £40,850.46, with the contract actively awarded on 31st January 2026.

The tender provides substantial opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in IT services and software solutions. Given the nature of the contract period and the specific requirements, businesses with robust internet and software development capabilities would be well-suited to compete. This procurement by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust offers a chance for business growth through collaboration with a prestigious healthcare institution, enabling suppliers to demonstrate their expertise and gain a foothold in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AVT Linked automation

Notice Description

AVT Linked automation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8640ca73-82dc-4893-8988-6c1b5d0bc08b
Current Stage
Award
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 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
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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