Award

Subscription renewal Y4

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in Gillingham, United Kingdom, pertains to the "Subscription renewal Y4" contract within the service industry category. The contracting stage has now reached completion, with the contract awarded on 9th December 2025. This direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold and executed without competition, was completed with involvement from the supplier, BESA Publications Limited, located in Penrith. The procurement project specifically focuses on subscription services and includes a contract period that spans just one day on the 9th of December 2025, with a total value of £24,692.40 (gross).

This tender provides business growth opportunities for firms specialising in subscription services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive solutions swiftly and effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like BESA Publications Limited, which can present themselves as agile and responsive to client needs, are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement endeavours. Companies in this domain have the chance to secure government contracts that, although below the formal competition thresholds, still offer significant return potential and can bolster their reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Subscription renewal Y4

Notice Description

Purchase Order:260010177

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080973-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,577 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 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
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.franking@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

BESA PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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