Award

Patient Entertainment Solution

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management has recently completed the procurement process for a "Patient Entertainment Solution," a contract awarded under the open procedure method. The contract is classified within the IT services industry, encompassing consulting, software development, and internet support. This project, situated in North Shields, UK, adheres to legal standards as per the UK Public Procurement Regulations. The procurement has transitioned to the award stage with the contract set to commence on 1st June 2026, running until 31st May 2029, with options for two 12-month renewals. The total contract value is £1,536,218, with Spark TSL being the awarded supplier.

This tender marks a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to engage with public sector projects, promoting growth through key service delivery. Large firms in the IT and software sectors are particularly well-placed to compete in such bids under an open procedure, which maintains transparency and openness to a wide array of submissions. Given the contract’s breadth and the chance for potential renewals, businesses can strengthen their standing in public procurement, particularly those able to offer innovative tech solutions that enhance patient experience in healthcare facilities.

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Notice Title

Patient Entertainment Solution

Notice Description

Provision of Patient Entertainment Solution for Northumbria Healthcare

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043286-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,280,182 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Today
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK TSL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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