Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d15-218b-7339-8625-05f0fd9677a6/managed-service-of-technology-assets-national-framework-agreement awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Managed Service of Technology Assets National Framework Agreement [Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 May 2020 Deadline Closed 26 Jun 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Update September 2025: This notice is being published to extend the duration of the framework agreement only. All other aspects of the Contract Award Notice (reference 2020/S 182-440913) published in September 2020 remain the same. This framework agreement is being extended for the additional 6 months as previously outlined. The new end date is March 2026. There are no further planned extensions. =================================================== Update July 2024: This notice is being published to extend the duration of the framework agreement only. All other aspects of the Contract Award Notice (reference 2020/S 182-440913) published in September 2020 remain the same. This framework agreement will be extended for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 6 months. This will give a total possible extension of 18 months. A further notice will be published if the optional further 6 month extension is taken. ================================================ The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, through its Commercial Procurement Services, wishes to award a single-supplier national framework agreement for the provision of a Secure Managed Service of Technology Assets to public sector organisations. The Supplier appointed to the framework must be able to meet all aspects of the specification. Client Organisations will, however, be able to contract for individual service elements of the service as required. How to Express Interest and Tender: - Go to [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk) and click on 'view current opportunities' - Select the title of the ITT. - A selection of the ITT documents are available to view without registering. This will allow you to judge if this opportunity is suitable for you. - If you want to apply, register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) or log in using your existing account details. - Click the 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into you 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box. - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details'. You can choose 'Create Response' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. Submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, use the Messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification, consult the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Read full description ## CPV classification Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fb11e45a-d41d-4a2f-8b1b-54f1298ac8bd) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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