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Contract for the Provision of Edgenexus Renewal ALBX-VA-UL Premium Support

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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21 Mar 2025 at 09:22

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03 Dec 2024 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Edgenexus Renewal ALBX-VA-UL Premium Support services, awarding the contract to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd. This contract, classified under the industry category "Database and operating software package" with CPV code 48600000, will service the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st November 2024 to 30th August 2026, with an awarded contract value of £7,947.20 GBP, and key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd September 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in technology products and associated services, particularly those providing comprehensive software support packages. As the awarded contract reinforces the relationship between SCW and Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, it highlights the potential for large-scale enterprises to engage in future contracts with NHS units by leveraging frameworks like those provided by Crown Commercial Services. Although the procurement was through a selective method, businesses with established credentials in delivering quality technology support services can consider positioning themselves for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Edgenexus Renewal ALBX-VA-UL Premium Support

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Provision of Edgenexus Renewal ALBX-VA-UL Premium Support 24 - 26 to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd. This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 route to market. Additional information: Redacted contract now added

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-093709a6-eb94-45bf-acf4-3fd1adeaec9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193962a1-9019-4f12-b4da-35692b4e4fbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,947 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,947 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 30 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Tim Blore
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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