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NECS VMware Cloud Foundation

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 awarded a contract for VMware Cloud Foundation to TET Limited, representing the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England. This procurement fits under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and encompasses several regions within the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and East Midlands. The procurement stage, tagged as "awardUpdate," concluded with the announcement on 23 April 2026. The contract period runs from 13 April 2026 until 3 April 2029, marking a substantial commitment to technological advancement within the healthcare sector.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs who specialise in software systems akin to VMware Cloud Foundation. As the procurement was conducted via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Agreement, businesses adept with selective procurement methods, such as those involving call-offs from framework agreements, will find this appealing. The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit's choice likely reflects a continued interest in scalability and innovation in software services, offering a valuable precedent for businesses intending to collaborate with such public healthcare bodies in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

NECS VMware Cloud Foundation

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for VMware Cloud Foundation to TET Limited on behalf of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) (Hosted by NHS England). This requirement has been procured via NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Agreement (SBS10510).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57b7755a-ad1f-480b-abaa-83d41c7d82c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877ed5c5-60ea-43be-8fc1-500726f9fe99
Current Stage
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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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£763,726 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£763,726 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TET

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