Award

Bluecoat Packetshapers - Managed service, Maintenance & Support

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 May 2018 at 10:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Blood and Transplant organisation, which has completed a tender for a managed service, maintenance, and support of Bluecoat Packetshapers, classified under computer support services. The contract, valued at £31,828.88, is set to run from 10 December 2017 to 31 March 2019 and was awarded on 6 December 2017. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various territories in Europe and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in managed services and technical support for network appliances. Firms that can provide robust hardware and software solutions, as well as maintenance services, would be well-suited to compete. The focus on computer support services suggests that small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise could gain a foothold in providing essential services to the NHS and similar public sector entities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Bluecoat Packetshapers - Managed service, Maintenance & Support

Notice Description

NHSBT has three pairs of Bluecoat Packetshaper appliances and require a fully managed service to include Hardware/Software support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49b95887-05cd-408a-83e9-67c57b751623
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c7e246-b92e-4891-a375-116f7bed35de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD24 4QN
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Tudor
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTCLOUD TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-49b95887-05cd-408a-83e9-67c57b751623-2018-05-01T11:28:08+01:00",
    "date": "2018-05-01T11:28:08+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-49b95887-05cd-408a-83e9-67c57b751623",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "NHSBT1099",
        "title": "Bluecoat Packetshapers - Managed service, Maintenance & Support",
        "description": "NHSBT has three pairs of Bluecoat Packetshaper appliances and require a fully managed service to include Hardware/Software support",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72610000",
            "description": "Computer support services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 31828.88,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2017-11-20T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2017-12-10T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2019-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Ndzb966C",
            "name": "Nhs Blood And Transplant",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Nhs Blood And Transplant",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Ndzb966C"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Oak House Reeds Crescent",
                "locality": "Watford",
                "postalCode": "WD244QN",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Laura Durham",
                "email": "laura.durham@nhsbt.nhs.uk",
                "telephone": "01179217251"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03925012",
            "name": "BRIGHTCLOUD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "BRIGHTCLOUD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03925012"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "HEARTLANDS BUSINESS PARK NN11 8YL GB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Ndzb966C",
        "name": "Nhs Blood And Transplant"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-49b95887-05cd-408a-83e9-67c57b751623-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2017-12-06T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2018-05-01T11:28:08+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 31828.88,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03925012",
                    "name": "BRIGHTCLOUD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2017-12-10T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2019-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c7e246-b92e-4891-a375-116f7bed35de",
                    "datePublished": "2018-05-01T11:28:08+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}