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Network Analytics service extension

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Dec 2023 at 16:19

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16 Dec 2023 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England has awarded a contract for the renewing of Cisco Stealthwatch licenses under the Network Analytics Service (NAS). The contract, titled "Network Analytics service extension,” falls under the services category with a total value of £851,303.28. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from December 6, 2023, to December 5, 2024. The award was announced on November 8, 2023, and the tender deadline was on November 13, 2023. The buyer, in this case, is NHS England based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This contract for network analytics services presents business opportunities for companies providing software packages and information systems. Organisations with expertise in IT services and software solutions would find this tender well-suited for competition. While there is no specific mention of SME or VCSE suitability, the contract aims to ensure continued functionality of the NAS until a full replacement in November 2024. Businesses interested in providing Cisco support services and software licensing to the healthcare industry could explore collaboration opportunities with the awarded supplier, Specialist Computer Centres.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Analytics service extension

Notice Description

NHS England requires a renewal of Cisco Stealthwatch (Threat Intelligence and Netflow) licenses to ensure continued functionality of the Network Analytics Service (NAS) in the interim until full replacement in Nov 2024. The requirements are purely for licencing and associated Cisco support and do not include any renewal of hardware assets currently owned and managed by NHS England. This update has an option to extend for 12 months, therefore, the value first published was in-correct. This update shows the full value including the extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06dc9c61-703c-4c4f-80fd-47f27e940170
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b773b885-3333-4248-b315-c353da3161cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£851,303 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,276,954 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2023 - 5 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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