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I message servers annual maintenance & support

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 May 2026 at 10:59

Award

06 May 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Colchester, involves the annual maintenance and support of new I message servers. The procurement is categorized under services with a focus on software maintenance and repair, taking place in the UKH34 region. The award stage was completed on 6 May 2026, and the contract, valued at £36,204.67 gross, will run from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028. The procurement method used was a direct approach below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process without competitive tendering.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software maintenance and repair. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses that maintain a relationship with public health organisations and understand the specific technical requirements could benefit. Large-scale companies, such as Multitone Electronics Plc, the awarded supplier, are particularly well-suited to deliver on such contracts due to the nature of the contract and its requirements. The contract represents a stable revenue opportunity over a two-year period, allowing for predictable business growth for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

I message servers annual maintenance & support

Notice Description

To provide annual maintenance and support for the new I message servers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069243
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041452-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,170 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTITONE ELECTRONICS

Further Information

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