Award

IT Support Services

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

14 Mar 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for IT Support Services, specifically targeting Palo Alto Networks PA-1410 with partner-enabled premium support for five years, within the project management software package industry category. The procurement process, classified under services, took place in England, United Kingdom, with a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Significant dates include the tender end date on 16th December 2024, the contract start date on 17th December 2024, and the contract end date on 17th December 2029. The current procurement stage is Award, with the award published on 14th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth for firms specialising in IT support, particularly those experienced in managing and utilising project management software packages. SMEs are especially well-suited to compete, as indicated by the nature of the call-off process, which favours agile and specialised providers. With CDW LIMITED as the awarded supplier, businesses looking to expand within the healthcare and IT support domain can leverage this opportunity to collaborate and innovate, thereby enhancing their market presence and technical capabilities. The detailed framework provided and extended contract duration ensure long-term engagement and stability, making it a valuable prospect for growth-oriented firms.

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Notice Title

IT Support Services

Notice Description

- PALO ALTO NETWORKS PA-1410 - PARTNER ENABLED PREMIUM SUPPORT - 5-YEARS - PAN-PWR-CORD-UK PALO ALTO 6FT POWER CORD FOR UK (ALL PLATFORMS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57f7ae56-8a7f-49de-9189-657cddd66c0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d679f05-e5c6-457e-8377-41896cca459a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,678 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,678 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2029 Over 5 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 MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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