Award

538 - Contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS)

SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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28 May 2020 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) awarding a contract titled "538 - Contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS)" to Softcat PLC. This tender falls under the telecommunications services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Framework Contract RM3808 for the Provision of Network Services. The contract is effective from 24th February 2020 and will run until 23rd February 2023, with the award published on 28th May 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services or those looking to expand into this sector. Companies that offer unified communications solutions, network management, or related services may find this contract particularly relevant. As the procurement involved a framework agreement, businesses with established relationships under this framework or those that can quickly mobilise to meet similar needs could be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities within this growing market.

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Notice Title

538 - Contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS)

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS) to Softcat PLC, via the Framework Contract RM3808 for the Provision of Network Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aed0c36-e2d2-49a8-8def-5d5a12d180c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f73edf-1a39-4c39-a3e5-a8c400a5f21e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£654,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£654,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2023 3-4 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
SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Morgan Sample
Contact Email
morgan.sample@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP11 1AG
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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