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Load Balancer Renewal/Reprocurement

NHS ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2025 at 11:47

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20 Mar 2025 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has recently completed the procurement process titled "Load Balancer Renewal/Reprocurement" for software-related services. This tender, competed under the CCS TePAS2 framework agreement, aims to renew load balancer licensing and support. The location for the delivery of services is Leeds, England, with the contract period starting on 28 March 2025 and ending on 27 March 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process culminated with the award date on 18 March 2025, and the award notice was published on 15 April 2025. The total contract value is £71,851.26 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in software-related and computer-related services. As the contract is aimed at renewing existing software infrastructure, firms with expertise in load balancer technologies, software maintenance, and licensing renewals would find this contract particularly relevant. Furthermore, the selective procurement process under a framework agreement streamlines participation for businesses that qualify, ensuring a competitive yet manageable environment for them to showcase their capabilities and secure future contracts with NHS England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Load Balancer Renewal/Reprocurement

Notice Description

Renewal of load balancer licensing and support. Competed under CCS TePAS2 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25dba9b2-5441-478e-b7f6-98c60be6bfe2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9308e7a-3a24-4d08-8029-7bb5f4595f4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,851 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,851 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 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 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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