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NECS / DD ICB - Starlink Internet Services for CoIN

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 (SCW) has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of Starlink Internet services through The Clarus Network Group. This contract supports the NHS North of England Care Support Service (NECS) and the NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. The procurement was executed via the Crown Commercial Service DPS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services (Lot 1) and follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The concluding tender stage saw the award announced on 23rd April 2026, with the commencement of the contract dated for the 30th of March 2026, spanning up to the 3rd of November 2030. The procurement process categorised under Internet or intranet server application development services covers regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, involving a total contract value of £216,340.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing internet or intranet server application development services. With a focus on delivering advanced internet services across diverse UK regions, enterprises experienced in harnessing geospatial technologies for healthcare networks stand to benefit. Unique opportunities emerge for businesses adept in dynamic procurement engagements, given the selective method applied through a DPS. Engaging in this sector provides potential enhancements to business portfolios, possibly elevating their credentials in public health-related data and communication service provision.

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Notice Information

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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a9e3b8-52ad-45a4-ba60-e3f85de18e90
Current Stage
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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
1 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months 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

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
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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