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PAHT - Cisco Spaces Premier Subscription - Kao Park

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:03

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11 Mar 2026 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, England, awarded a contract for the provision of Cisco Spaces Premier Subscription services at Kao Park. This procurement falls under the software-related services industry category, with a contract value of £160,000. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and completed through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework. The selective procurement method ensures a tailored approach to vendor selection, benefiting from established supplier relationships. The contract, awarded to Softcat plc, a large enterprise, will span from 5 March 2026 to 4 March 2031. This procurement reached the award stage, with the announcement published on 11 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and software services sector looking to expand their portfolio with public health sector clients. Companies specialising in integrated software solutions, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale digital transformation projects, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Although this particular tender is not deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it highlights the potential for collaborations or subcontracting opportunities within established frameworks that may wish to leverage existing expertise and infrastructure to meet complex service demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - Cisco Spaces Premier Subscription - Kao Park

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust award for Cisco Spaces Premier Subscription - Kao Park via NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b40024a4-7f94-497b-bf99-3b07e72fa8b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c198588a-208b-4946-aff2-0e32dedaea08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2031 Over 5 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 PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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