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OFFICE 365 renewal

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Apr 2025 at 07:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, has completed a procurement process for the title "OFFICE 365 renewal" with a focus on server licences for the period of April 2025 to March 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving license management software. This procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, classified below threshold, and has now reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Marlow. The contract, valued at £262,282.71 (gross amount £324,292.58), commenced on 8th March 2025 and is set to conclude by 7th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT and software solutions sector, particularly those offering services or products related to software licensing and management. Companies that can provide efficient and cost-effective software solutions to NHS trusts or other public sector organisations could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. Additionally, large companies like Softcat PLC, with experience in handling public contracts, may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OFFICE 365 renewal

Notice Description

Server Licences : ESA Anniversary Year 2 (April 2025/March 2026)Server Licences48 x CIS Suite Datacenter Core ALng

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05074d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016904-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£262,282 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
the-christie.stratproc@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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