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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "UbookUbook" project, orchestrated by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust located in Manchester, has reached the award stage. This procurement pertains to the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on a "License management software package" classified under CPV code 48218000. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2026, followed by the award date of 31st March 2026. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027. The procurement is valued at £13,237.04, indicating a significant investment in enhancing the Trust's software management capabilities.

The awarded contract to NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU presents potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in software management solutions, particularly those with expertise meeting NHS's strategic needs. While this contract is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations experienced in providing goods and services to the healthcare sector are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. This opportunity stands as a model for companies focusing on delivering tailored, high-quality software solutions that can support significant institutional frameworks like the national health service.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UbookUbook

Notice Description

Ubook

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff894c44-e1d7-4b48-a96d-7587a4915de2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76acfac7-1e80-4181-8a3c-60cf9fc2388e
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,237 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,237 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
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
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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