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PAHT - Cisco Switching Advantage Licence Switch

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the "PAHT - Cisco Switching Advantage Licence Switch", focusing on software-related services under the CPV classification code 72260000. The award was made through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework agreement. The procurement aimed at acquiring goods, with the contract value amounting to £62,000. The contract, awarded to Softcat plc, spans from 5 March 2026 to 4 March 2031. Located in Harlow, United Kingdom, the hospital serves as the buyer, with Sophie Rider as the contact point, framed within a procurement stage marked as 'award' with a notable date of completion on 5 March 2026.

This procurement effort presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those offering solutions in alignment with Cisco's technology strategies. The framework agreement approach facilitates competitive growth for businesses adept at fulfilling specialised software service needs, albeit predominantly advantageous for larger enterprises given the suitability criteria excluding SMEs and VCSEs. Softcat plc’s success in securing this contract underscores the advantages for businesses with established capability and scale in technology solutions, signalling potential engagements for enterprises exceeding the SME threshold aiming to expand within the NHS procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - Cisco Switching Advantage Licence Switch

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust award for Cisco Switching Advantage Licence Switch via NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2466d334-bc4a-42d3-8154-da1cd69e1287
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a39635c-29a3-45b3-a82d-0a25cc31e8c9
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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