Award

PCS Support & Maintenance

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PCS Support & Maintenance," managed by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, reflects a completed contract under the direct procurement method. This award encompasses software support services provided by Silverlink Software Ltd. The procurement category falls under services, with the contract associated with multiple UK regions including North East and North West England. Key dates include the contract's start and end date on 31st July 2025 and its signing on the same date, with a gross contract value of £546,786. The procurement was conducted under the UKPGA legal basis, specifically aimed at software support across various locations in the UK.

Business growth opportunities through this contract predominantly favour companies specialising in software support services, particularly those capable of meeting the technical needs required by a public healthcare provider. The procurement stage, which concluded with a direct award to an SME, suggests scope for small and medium enterprises with similar expertise to engage in public sector projects. Such opportunities are particularly beneficial for businesses already operating or looking to expand into the healthcare technology sector, within or beyond the regions specified in this procurement contract.

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Notice Title

PCS Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

PCS Support and Maintenance provided directly by Silverlink Software Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044628-2025
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£455,655 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplies.email@mcht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SILVERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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