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NECS / DD ICB - Starlink Internet Services for CoIN

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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23 Apr 2026 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW), acting on behalf of NHS North of England Care Support Service (NECS) and NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, has completed the procurement process for Starlink internet services, awarding the contract to The Clarus Network Group. This procurement falls under the Internet or intranet server application development services category and was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Service DPS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services (Lot 1). The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is now at the award status as of 23 April 2026. The contract value is £216,340, with services commencing on 30 March 2026 and ending on 3 November 2030, covering various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and East Midlands.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in server application development and internet services. With the procurement being channelled through a dynamic purchasing system, businesses with innovative internet solutions and geospatial services expertise can find avenues for collaboration and future contracts. Such opportunities are well-suited for SMEs capable of providing tailored services across diverse geographic regions in the UK. Those interested in similar future tenders can register on the SCW E-Procurement Web Site to gain further insights and updates.

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Notice Title

NECS / DD ICB - Starlink Internet Services for CoIN

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Starlink internet services to The Clarus Network Group on behalf of NHS North of England Care Support Service (NECS) and NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Service DPS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services (Lot 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a9e3b8-52ad-45a4-ba60-e3f85de18e90
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,340 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,340 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 3 Nov 2030 4-5 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 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

THE CLARUS NETWORK GROUP

Further Information

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