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IBM Platform Managed Service, HWMA and SWMA

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jun 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage of a selective procurement process for IT services related to IBM Platform Managed Service, HWMA and SWMA. The contract, valued at £42,579.48, concerns continual monitoring, management, support, patching, and updates for the IBM x3650 infrastructure supporting the Customers LabTrak application, alongside hardware maintenance, SUSE Linux and Veritas licensing. The contract commenced on 10th May 2025 and will conclude on 9th May 2026. Located in the East of England, this procurement falls under the IT services industry category. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd has been awarded the contract following a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, or systems support to engage with large-scale public healthcare institutions. Although the procurement method was selective, future tenders of this kind may offer avenues for similar businesses to leverage their expertise in IT infrastructures that are integral to healthcare systems. Companies with a proven track record in handling hardware maintenance and software licensing, particularly those providing tailored solutions to meet specific organisational needs, could benefit from such opportunities. This award highlights potential growth avenues for businesses aiming to secure partnerships with established NHS trusts in the UK.

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Notice Title

IBM Platform Managed Service, HWMA and SWMA

Notice Description

This Services Contract contains the required deliverables and scope of work to provide continual monitoring, management, support, patching and updates of the IBM x3650 infrastructure supporting the Customers LabTrak application. This Services Contract also contains the deliverables to provide Hardware Maintenance, SUSE Linux and Veritas licensing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d1a0c4f-641b-4bd6-80d1-7668805244a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3786cadc-3f0e-4c88-82c5-59f863d2b659
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,579 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,579 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 9 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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