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Virgin Media HSCNConnectivity 01/12/25-30/11

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jan 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process initiated by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involves a contract titled "Virgin Media HSCNConnectivity 01/12/25-30/11," focused on network connectivity solutions. The industry category for this contract is services, and it is situated in Chester, United Kingdom. This procurement, tagged under OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-0607ae," has passed through both the tender and award stages, with the award being active since 16th January 2026. The procurement was conducted directly and below the competitive threshold, with Virgin Media Business Limited serving as the supplier. The contract covers a brief implementation period from 17th to 18th January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in network connectivity and related software development services. Although the procurement process did not encourage open competition due to its direct method, large-scale businesses in the IT services sector, similar to Virgin Media Business Limited, can find potential partnerships with public authorities like the NHS Foundation Trust. Companies adept at offering sophisticated connectivity solutions that align with the healthcare sector's requirements would be well-suited to such opportunities, allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering critical services within tight deadlines.

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Notice Title

Virgin Media HSCNConnectivity 01/12/25-30/11

Notice Description

Virgin Media HSCNConnectivity 01/12/25-30/11 - R345053

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003906-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212216 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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