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Annual Twinkle

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jul 2026 at 07:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Annual Twinkle", was conducted by ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, located in West Derby, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Focused on the computer support services industry, this tender was in the Award and Contract stage, with key activities completed by 24th July 2026. The contract was signed with VITALHUB UK LIMITED, based in London, and was carried out under a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition. The contract commenced and concluded on 9th July 2026, with a gross value of £13,440, or £11,200 net of VAT.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses involved in IT support and computer services, particularly those capable of providing robust user licence support solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in computer support and a readiness to navigate direct procurement processes could find significant business growth potential by engaging in similar tenders. The procurement method suggests potential for smaller firms to secure contracts without undergoing full competitive tendering, providing an advantageous entry point into public sector contracts with NHS entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual Twinkle

Notice Description

Annual Twinkle User Licence and support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d29d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069995-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L12 2AP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITALHUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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