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C434641 - BTH25-267 Waiver of Research Website Hosting

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "C434641 - BTH25-267 Waiver of Research Website Hosting". Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, and operating under the industry category of services, the process involved directly awarding the contract for the maintenance, support, and hosting of 14 research department websites. The procurement was done through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, reflecting swift decision-making by the central government public authority. The contracting phase is complete, with the contract active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029, valued at £48,384.00. Key dates include the award on 22nd April 2026, emphasizing long-term engagement for website hosting services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in website hosting services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations for healthcare-related research websites. The contract was awarded to Out of Place Studio Ltd, a large firm proficient in site operation host services. Businesses with expertise in digital solutions and healthcare-focused service delivery may find similar opportunities lucrative either by engaging with the trust directly or exploring similar public sector tenders. The procurement approach indicates an openness to direct engagement, even for lower-value contracts, suggesting that emerging firms with proven reliability may also compete effectively in this sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C434641 - BTH25-267 Waiver of Research Website Hosting

Notice Description

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) requires services to maintain, support and host 14 websites as part of the research department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036437-2026
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

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,384 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING 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
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUT OF PLACE STUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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