Tender

Provision of a DAFNE Database

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 07:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED is seeking proposals for the development and support of a DAFNE Database for its NHS Business Unit. This procurement process, categorised under software package and information systems, as well as IT services, is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals by 20th October 2025, with enquiries closing on 10th October 2025. The contracting authority is a public authority under sub-central government, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The total gross value of the contract is £240,000, with the performance period starting on 1st December 2025 and potentially extending to 30th November 2030, due to possible renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database development and IT services, particularly those adept in software development and consulting. The procurement is open to SMEs and promises a growth trajectory, given the contract’s potential duration and renewal options. Companies with expertise in providing robust IT solutions to healthcare facilities stand to benefit considerably by engaging in this project, which allows them to enhance their portfolio within the public healthcare sector while contributing to a vital public service project related to the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a DAFNE Database

Notice Description

Development and Support for a Database for Northumbria's NHS DAFNE Business Unit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058323-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bids.northumbria@nhct.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Further Information

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