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title: "Provision of support service to assist The Christie with maintaining optimum levels of key worker skills within Digital Services during the COVID-19 pandemic."
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buyer: "THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL"
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# Provision of support service to assist The Christie with maintaining optimum levels of key worker skills within Digital Services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buyer: THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-699c3480-3bbd-4c17-b8d1-acc54dd6bd8b

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## Summary

The Christie Hospital, located in Manchester, has successfully completed a tender for the provision of support services aimed at assisting the maintenance of key worker skills within Digital Services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement category falls under IT services, with a contract value of £150,000. This selective procurement process involved a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the contract period set to commence from 1st July 2020 and concluding on 31st October 2020. The tender period ended on 15th June 2020, marking the conclusion of the bidding process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the IT services industry. Businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and digital support are particularly well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. Engaging with The Christie Hospital could open avenues for collaboration and service provision in the healthcare sector, especially in adapting to ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic.

## Notice

Provision of support service to assist The Christie with maintaining optimum levels of key worker skills within Digital Services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167aa3ea-a802-4b3c-8553-1c04b8c2afe1 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAX20 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2020 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167aa3ea-a802-4b3c-8553-1c04b8c2afe1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167aa3ea-a802-4b3c-8553-1c04b8c2afe1
  15th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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