Award

Hardware Support

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Award

30 Jan 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process led by the NHS Business Services Authority, the contract titled "Hardware Support" in the computer support services industry category sees the completion of the procurement stage. The tender, valued at £16,190.64, was for support services for legacy hardware and covered a range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international regions. The contract period runs from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The procurement method was a single tender action (below threshold), initiated on 31 December 2024 and awarded on 13 January 2025 to the supplier, Service Express, a large-scale organisation based in Bedford, UK. The award notice was published on 30 January 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs focused on computer support services, particularly those capable of servicing legacy hardware. Businesses in the IT support sector can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and demonstrate capability in handling similar support contracts internationally. The NHS Business Services Authority's decision to procure through a direct method highlights potential for companies with a strong track record and existing relationships with public sector entities to secure contracts via streamlined processes. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses looking to strengthen their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Hardware Support

Notice Description

Support for legacy hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67899bbe-e76c-4513-9764-eec87104dee4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c9a4ea-cec7-4129-84ab-8a810bbb3abd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,190 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jacqueline Netherton
Contact Email
jacqueline.netherton@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVICE EXPRESS

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