Award

Network Hardware

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Jun 2020 at 15:33

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04 Jun 2020 at 13:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for a Healthcare Communication Solution with a contract value of £99,000. This was carried out through a direct award under the Health Trust Europe Framework ICT Solutions. The contract period commenced on 12th February 2020 and will conclude on 11th February 2025. This process falls under the Computer-related services category, and the procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 31st January 2020, with the awarded contract officially announced on 4th June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in technology and communication services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in healthcare communication solutions. Suppliers with the capability to provide innovative and effective communication technologies are encouraged to participate, especially those who can subcontract or collaborate with other firms to enhance service delivery. The focus on health sector projects indicates a growing demand for specialised IT solutions, making this a prime avenue for businesses looking to expand within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Hardware

Notice Description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Network Hardware. Direct Award to supplier Softcat by utilising the Health Trust Europe Framework Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2019. Additional information: Network Hardware. Direct Award to supplier Softcat by utilising the Health Trust Europe Framework Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-280f6d08-1834-40e5-8b8a-4a039b0e6e47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ce11f9-c9fc-4fe4-8ad0-b75a58492585
Current Stage
Award
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

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

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SOFTCAT

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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