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Contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS) to support Covid-19 pandemic response on behalf of NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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13 Apr 2022 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit initiated a contract for the provision of a Unified Communications Solution (UCS) to support the Covid-19 pandemic response. This procurement falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry category and was accomplished via a selective procurement method through a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe Information Communication Technology Solutions framework. The contract, valued at £135,000, commenced on 2nd March 2022 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2023, with essential contact taking place in Bristol, South West, England. The tender was completed on 13th April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their reach within the NHS procurement landscape, particularly firms specialising in ICT solutions and telecommunications services. Companies, especially SMEs, that can offer innovative and efficient communication solutions would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities arising through the NHS Commissioning Support Unit. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest and keep updated on upcoming contracts via the SCW E-Procurement Web Site.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS) to support Covid-19 pandemic response on behalf of NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have Direct awarded a contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS) to support Covid-19 pandemic via HealthTrust Europe (HTE) Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2019 framework (ComIT 2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c4356f0-cac9-4656-a8cc-100e6304a410
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed57d78-1efd-44c9-aa5a-b86cc81e763d
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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