Award

Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) Software

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 13:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) Software" was awarded to Softcat PLC by the Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement process falls under the IT software package industry category, with a focus on delivering within the region of the North East, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was completed on 31st March 2025, with the contract period set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. This tender reached the award stage, with the transaction valued at £296,019.54.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies experienced with providing IT solutions within the public healthcare sector. The framework agreement approach suggests that businesses capable of rapid deployment and integration, such as large IT suppliers, are best positioned to benefit. Firms already adept in dealing with NHS Trusts and those capable of delivering comprehensive software packages can leverage this procurement to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capacity to fulfil substantial contracts within the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) Software

Notice Description

Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) Software Additional information: Contract awarded to Softcat for the Idox CAFM Explorer product

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8c19f09-aa28-4be8-ac3c-9d36aab893be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed45f9c-d1fc-4f29-b01f-cf2838bd8bba
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
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
£296,019 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gavin Thompson
Contact Email
gavin.thompson@ntw.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07980960177

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE3 3XT
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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