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Ark Data Centre - Infrastructure and Hosting

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for data management services titled "Ark Data Centre - Infrastructure and Hosting". The contract was awarded to Crown Hosting Data Centres (CHDC) Limited, with a value of £119,881.46. The procurement, conducted through a selective method via the Crown Commercial Service's 'Crown Hosting II' RM6262 Framework, involved a direct award procedure. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 and focuses on the infrastructure and hosting industry within the United Kingdom, particularly England. The procurement aligns with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses specialising in data management and hosting services to gain insights into similar future contracts. SMEs and organisations within the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sectors are particularly suited to engage with this type of tender, given its selective call-off framework approach, which may offer streamlined engagement opportunities for smaller and community-focused businesses aiming for growth within the public sector. By aligning with a well-established framework like Crown Hosting II, businesses can position themselves advantageously for future work within government-supported initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ark Data Centre - Infrastructure and Hosting

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Ark Data Centre Infrastructure & Hosting to Crown Hosting Data Centres (CHDC) Limited. This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 'Crown Hosting II' RM6262 Framework - implemented under Public Contract Regulations 2015 / PCR Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4147f9b3-428f-4ef5-87e0-676bea50d91a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd2ae2f-6269-4842-bedf-f56b94601fbc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,881 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,881 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
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
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN HOSTING DATA CENTRES (CHDC

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