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title: "NH1958 RITA"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# NH1958 RITA

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39453bd1-79b3-46d9-946f-e69bf4bace98

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "NH1958 RITA" has been managed by the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located in North Shields, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from the CCS RM6098 Lot 4 framework agreement. The process is in the award stage, with the contract award dated 26th August 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude by 30th September 2028. The procurement value is £35,886.63 and is targeted towards Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) ethos.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support, maintenance, and training services. Companies offering solutions for hardware refresh will find this contract particularly relevant. The suitability for SMEs and VCSEs indicates a level playing field for smaller market players to engage in government contracts. The contract with Phoenix Software Ltd offers a three-year engagement, allowing firms to establish a sustained business relationship with a major healthcare provider in the North East of England. Businesses that have experience with similar frameworks or that are capable of supporting healthcare technology infrastructure effectively would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities in future procurement rounds.

## Notice

3 x years RITA 24" Premium Annual Support, Maintenance & Training with hardware refresh (24 devices) - Procured with direct award through CCS RM6098 Lot 4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f00511f-503e-4894-9f08-aaaf7956ca15 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,886 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,886 |
| 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 | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f00511f-503e-4894-9f08-aaaf7956ca15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f00511f-503e-4894-9f08-aaaf7956ca15
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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