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Finance Costing System

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Apr 2026 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Finance Costing System" was managed by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, located in Ashford, England. This contract falls under the IT software package industry category and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has concluded with the award status marked as complete. The contract, awarded on 2nd April 2026, encompasses a service period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an awarded contract value of £49,467. The project's delivery location is focused within England, with the postal code TN25 4AZ specified for delivery. This procurement process caters specifically to the services category.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially large entities with capabilities in IT software solutions, like CIVICA UK LIMITED, which has the supplier role in this procurement. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs based on suitability criteria, the engagement offers potential growth avenues for businesses capable of fulfilling large-scale, specialised software requirements within the public health sector. Companies in this domain can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market position by delivering high-value technology solutions to prominent public health organisations. This tender process underscores the importance of having the agility to navigate selective procurement methods effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance Costing System

Notice Description

CIVICA CostMaster software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6847939-575c-45c2-b7e9-5e16e4255bbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc33bd3-07e2-4d4e-98a0-8af6c675df2a
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,467 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,467 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD,
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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