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24 Jul 2026 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process in question involves the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, United Kingdom. This process pertains to the procurement of a "Micad Application" with the industry category identified as application service providers. The procurement method used was "direct," specifically below threshold without competition, indicating a straightforward approach to supplier selection. The contract related to this procurement was signed on 25 June 2026 and is set to be active until 12 June 2027. The contracting phase has been completed, and the contract is currently active, with a value of £39,294.78 gross.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and hosting services, particularly those positioned in the services category. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver software solutions efficiently, such as application hosting, would find this tender useful for demonstrating their capabilities in the public sector. Companies with expertise in healthcare application services, especially those interested in working with NHS entities, would be particularly well-suited to engage in this kind of contract in the future, despite this specific procurement already being awarded. The direct procurement method highlights a preference for swift and reliable supplier selection, which SMEs can leverage by nurturing relationships with potential public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

Micad Application

Notice Description

Micad Hosting Application

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070004-2026
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

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,745 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP 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
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1BQ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICAD SYSTEMS (U.K.

Further Information

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