---
title: "Think Smart Hubs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059645"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059645.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-09"
---

# Think Smart Hubs

Buyer: CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059645

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Think Smart Hubs" managed by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has reached its 'award' stage as of 9th September 2025. The tender focused on various office equipment and supplies under the main procurement category of 'goods'. Initially planned as an open tender, the process concluded as a limited procurement due to no tenders being received via the CCS Framework. This resulted in a direct award to the supplier, SOFTCAT PLC. The delivery location of the procured items is St Nicholas Hospital in Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the UKC region. On 4th September 2025, a contract valued at GBP 129,986.22 was signed, finalising the procurement.

This tender, focusing on office equipment such as smart hubs for team usage, presents business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in technology and office supplies. The direct award highlights a possible trend towards streamlined procurement methods, reducing competition through established frameworks like the NHS SBS Tech Devices. Companies with the capacity to service NHS trusts and supply robust tech solutions, particularly within designated 'One Stop Shop' frameworks, would find this procurement advantageous. Engagement with public sector organisations, especially under frameworks that look beyond traditional competitions, can be strategic for tech businesses seeking to broaden their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Think Smart Hubs For Teams & Other Items

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Think Smart Hubs For Teams & Other Items

### Procurement 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054850-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,986 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC22 Tyneside |

## 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 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054850-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.softcat.com
- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/
- https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk

## Provenance

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