Award

Think Smart Hubs

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

09 Sep 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Think Smart Hubs" managed by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has reached its 'award' stage as of 9th September 2025. The tender focused on various office equipment and supplies under the main procurement category of 'goods'. Initially planned as an open tender, the process concluded as a limited procurement due to no tenders being received via the CCS Framework. This resulted in a direct award to the supplier, SOFTCAT PLC. The delivery location of the procured items is St Nicholas Hospital in Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the UKC region. On 4th September 2025, a contract valued at GBP 129,986.22 was signed, finalising the procurement.

This tender, focusing on office equipment such as smart hubs for team usage, presents business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in technology and office supplies. The direct award highlights a possible trend towards streamlined procurement methods, reducing competition through established frameworks like the NHS SBS Tech Devices. Companies with the capacity to service NHS trusts and supply robust tech solutions, particularly within designated 'One Stop Shop' frameworks, would find this procurement advantageous. Engagement with public sector organisations, especially under frameworks that look beyond traditional competitions, can be strategic for tech businesses seeking to broaden their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Think Smart Hubs

Notice Description

Think Smart Hubs For Teams & Other Items

Lot Information

Lot 1

Think Smart Hubs For Teams & Other Items

Procurement Information

No tenders received via CCS Framework so Direct Awarded to a regular supplier under NHS SBS Tech Devices (Link 4) - Lot 1 Tech Devices, Peripherals and Associated Services (One Stop Shop)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059645
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054850-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,986 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE3 3XT
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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