---
title: "Annual Twinkle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d29d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d29d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-24"
---

# Annual Twinkle

Buyer: ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d29d

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Annual Twinkle", was conducted by ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, located in West Derby, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Focused on the computer support services industry, this tender was in the Award and Contract stage, with key activities completed by 24th July 2026. The contract was signed with VITALHUB UK LIMITED, based in London, and was carried out under a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition. The contract commenced and concluded on 9th July 2026, with a gross value of £13,440, or £11,200 net of VAT.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses involved in IT support and computer services, particularly those capable of providing robust user licence support solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in computer support and a readiness to navigate direct procurement processes could find significant business growth potential by engaging in similar tenders. The procurement method suggests potential for smaller firms to secure contracts without undergoing full competitive tendering, providing an advantageous entry point into public sector contracts with NHS entities.

## Notice

Annual Twinkle User Licence and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069995-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L12 2AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Sandfield Park |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool West Derby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 07:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069995-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://vitalhub.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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