Tender

Provision of a Contracts Management System for Healthier Futures

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a supply partner for the provision of a Contracts Management System as part of their Healthier Futures programme. The tender, identified with ID C430232, falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and will be applicable across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) submission deadline on 22 April 2026. The award decision is expected by 22 June 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 July 2026. The procurement method is selective, employing a competitive flexible procedure involving a two-stage process including a PQQ followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for qualifying bidders.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in the development and supply of contract management software solutions. Software companies with robust systems capable of supporting ambitious healthcare infrastructure initiatives should consider participating. The procurement process, valued at GBP 450,000, grants suppliers a chance to contribute to a significant programme aimed at enhancing hospital operational capabilities. Businesses proficient in delivering high-quality software solutions, particularly those with experience in government contracts or the healthcare sector, are well-positioned to compete in this selective procurement process and potentially secure a long-term partnership, with the option to extend the contract up to four additional years.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Contracts Management System for Healthier Futures

Notice Description

The Authority seeks to appoint a supply partner to provide a Contracts Management System to support its new hospital development programme. The new Hospital programme is known as Healthier Futures. For more details information on the requirement please refer to the Scope of requirements document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 4 further years in annual increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067174
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026293-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

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