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IBM Cloud Hosting

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Sep 2025 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "IBM Cloud Hosting" was executed by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the industry category of software package and information systems. This selective tender, completed under the G Cloud 14 framework through a call-off agreement, involved a contract period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. The process culminated in an award to IBM United Kingdom Limited, with a contract value of £39,070.80. The procurement was situated in Manchester, postcode M13 9WL, England, and reached the awarding stage on 30 June 2025, with the details published on 5 September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those capable of providing cloud hosting solutions under framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in such selective tenders, as this particular procurement demonstrates suitability for SMEs. Businesses that can engage in framework agreements or possess expertise in offering IT infrastructure services are well-suited to compete and expand their market presence through similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Cloud Hosting

Notice Description

MFT procurement for IBM Cloud Hosting under G Cloud 14 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0dfa341-56bb-42ef-8d9f-4569fdfeecc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1823f73d-767d-4a4b-b205-65b6eda6f473
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,070 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Syjo Alappatt Francis
Contact Email
syjo.francis@mft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9WL
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
Ardwick
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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