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title: "Network Advice & Support"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-01-24"
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# Network Advice & Support

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d34885e-daee-4658-bfe3-039b60fc1898

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## Summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of network advice and support, specifically aimed at improving its data network. This contract, classified under the IT services industry category (CPV 72000000), covers locations in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, with a contract period from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2026. The process utilised a selective procurement method and was called off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £120,000, with a minimum value of £117,992. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd January 2025 and the publication of the award on 24th January 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the awarded supplier was Forfusion Ltd, an SME based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Forfusion Ltd will be tasked with providing expert advice and support to enhance the data network of Northumbria Healthcare. Businesses with expertise in IT consulting, software development, Internet services, and network support will find similar tenders highly suitable for their skill sets, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of advice and support to improve Northumbria Healthcare data network Additional information: None

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c0bbfaa-bf88-4f15-8036-c5623be444c1 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,992 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c0bbfaa-bf88-4f15-8036-c5623be444c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c0bbfaa-bf88-4f15-8036-c5623be444c1
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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