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Auditbase

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 May 2025 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for "Auditbase" involves Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, based in Ashford, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on software maintenance and repair services within the services category. Using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement process has reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th March 2025 and the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The awarded contract, valued at £80,000, was announced on 1st May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance to expand their clientele within the healthcare sector. Although the process is complete, firms with similar capabilities might consider preparing for future similar opportunities, particularly if they can demonstrate reliable service provision in line with the needs of NHS organisations. Despite the contract not being explicitly suitable for SMEs, consistent engagement with such procurement processes can help businesses position themselves for suitable opportunities in subsequent tenders. Businesses should also consider leveraging relationships with framework agreements to enhance their chances in selective procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Auditbase

Notice Description

Auditbase maintenance and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb244b8e-f489-466e-a801-72be793881bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df735dd8-392c-4d38-b0a1-6da428020de2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDITDATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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