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13 Jul 2026 at 07:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Engineering Time to Support ad hoc Integration Work - SCH" was facilitated by Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government. This tender falls under the services category, specifically IT services involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support, as indicated by CPV code 72000000. The contracting process concluded with the award to Synanetics Ltd, with the contract commencing from 8th July 2026 to 7th September 2028, encompassing phases spread over three financial years. Located in Sheffield, UK (region UKE32), this procurement operates under a direct method, categorized as below threshold without competition, with the contract valued at £53,148 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, especially those providing integration and support services. Large-scale companies, like Synanetics Ltd, are well-positioned to take advantage of such contracts due to their capabilities in handling extensive service requirements and compliance with specific government standards. The absence of competition in this procurement method indicates potential for businesses with established relationships or prior experiences in public sector projects to secure similar contracts, thereby fostering business growth in public service integration sectors.

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Notice Title

Engineering Time to Support ad hoc Integration Work - SCH

Notice Description

43 x Days of Integration Engineer time to support Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Ad Hoc Integration See Synanetics Ltd quote - QU-0213 Year 1: 26-27 8th July - 31st March 2027 (9 months) Year 2: 27 - 28 1st April - 31st March 2028 (12 months) Year 3: 28-29 1st April - 7th September 2028 (5 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c90f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065402-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,290 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNANETICS

Further Information

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