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title: "Think Smart Hubs"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Think Smart Hubs

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45a087da-0484-4782-a668-5fc93c7a78c4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Think Smart Hubs" was conducted by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. It falls under the industry category of various office equipment and supplies, specifically CPV code 30190000. The process concluded with an award stage, with the contract being directly awarded due to no tenders received through the CCS Framework. The location specified for delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract has a value of £129,986.22. The procurement used a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 5th September 2025 and ending on 31st December 2025. This tender was suitable for SMEs but not for VCSEs, and the award was published on 9th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing office equipment and supplies, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive tech devices and associated services as a one-stop solution. The opportunity was concluded through a direct award, highlighting the potential for existing relationships with public sector frameworks to lead to business growth. Enterprises that can establish themselves as reliable suppliers for specific frameworks, such as NHS SBS Tech Devices, can be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Larger scale suppliers, like SOFTCAT PLC, which was awarded this contract, demonstrate the potential for securing significant public sector deals through strategic positioning within framework agreements.

## Notice

Think Smart Hubs For Teams & Other Items Additional information: No tenders received via CCS Framework so Direct Awarded to a regular supplier under NHS SBS Tech Devices (Link 4) - Lot 1 Tech Devices, Peripherals and Associated Services (One Stop Shop)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202b834b-f08a-4531-9eb1-8024ef03a228 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,986 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,986 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE3 3XT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Fawdon & West Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202b834b-f08a-4531-9eb1-8024ef03a228

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202b834b-f08a-4531-9eb1-8024ef03a228
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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