Tender

Student and Placement Database

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a procurement process via an open procedure for the re-procurement of its Student and Placement Database, as indicated in the tender titled "Student and Placement Database." This procurement falls under the industry category of System and support services, Database-management systems, and Data-processing services, and is classified as services above threshold. Based in Colchester, United Kingdom, the procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 2nd June 2026, and enquiries accepted until 26th May 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 18th November 2026 and conclude on 18th November 2029, including potential renewals up to 18th November 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in database software packages and support services to expand their clientele by collaborating with a key health sector organisation. Companies equipped with capabilities in database management and data-processing services would be well-suited to compete. The award criteria focus on cost, quality, and social value, thus businesses with competitive pricing, high-quality services, and strong social impact strategies may find this tender advantageous for growth. The Trust seeks to identify the Most Advantageous Tender, with a value arrangement grossing at £138,000, paving the way for meaningful engagement and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Student and Placement Database

Notice Description

Re Procurement of ESNEFTs Student and Placement Database

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06840f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034635-2026
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
Not specified
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

48611000 - Database software package

48612000 - Database-management system

72250000 - System and support services

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

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