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Provide testing training

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Apr 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, located in Gillingham, involves providing testing services from 1 April 2025 until 30 September 2025. This tender, categorized under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support), has now reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to GOODMAN MASSON LIMITED, a London-based SME. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, falling below the competition threshold, and the total contract value is £276,300 (gross amount £331,560). The contract period started on 9 April 2025 and will end on 30 September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT and consulting services. As the procurement method was direct and below the competition threshold, businesses that can offer niche, high-quality services promptly are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. SMEs and other agile service providers are especially encouraged to leverage such tenders to expand their market presence and foster growth by securing government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provide testing training

Notice Description

Provide testing services for the period 1 April 2025 until 30th September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014017-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£276,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fern.mcdonnell-thorn@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOODMAN MASSON

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