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title: "Florence Silver Support - 3 years"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Florence Silver Support - 3 years

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25faac5c-db91-4e39-b2b8-a8774e414ee4

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the procurement process for the "Florence Silver Support - 3 years" package. This procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category, with an estimated value of £114,110. Conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method, the contract has been awarded to Softcat plc. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with the award dating back to 22nd December 2025 and the contract scheduled to run from 31st December 2025 to 30th December 2028. The services will be delivered in North Shields, England under the postal code NE62 5HD. The procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, aligning well with the Trust's inclusive procurement policies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, especially those specialising in industry-specific software solutions. Companies poised to benefit are those equipped to offer comprehensive support packages similar to the Florence Silver Support, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, due to the inclusive suitability criteria set forth. Winning such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio, offer stable revenue over three years, and strengthen relationships with healthcare institutions like the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The framework agreement procurement approach also highlights the importance of being part of existing frameworks to participate in such selective bidding opportunities.

## Notice

Florence silver support package for 3 years through HTE IT SOLUTIONS 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76b113e-50ef-4ab8-bb77-aa6eb1868f30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,110 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,110 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76b113e-50ef-4ab8-bb77-aa6eb1868f30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76b113e-50ef-4ab8-bb77-aa6eb1868f30
  23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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