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Cisco DNA Licensing

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cisco DNA Licensing" contract was managed by NHS England, focusing on purchasing software licensing for network equipment as part of a continuous network refresh. The procurement was executed under the CCS TePAS2 framework, Lot 3, and is categorised under "Software package and information systems" with the CPV code 48000000. NHS England, based in Leeds, was the buying organisation, and the contract attracted a value of £123,129.94. The procurement method was selective, indicating a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed, with key dates including the tender period's end on 20 May 2025 and the contract period spanning from 9 June 2025 to 8 June 2030. The award was made to CDW LIMITED on 18 June 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software package provision specific to networking needs, particularly those with expertise in Cisco products. Large enterprises that already have framework agreements in place would find this tender particularly accessible due to its call-off nature. The successful supplier, CDW LIMITED, exemplifies the kind of large-scale operations capable of meeting such a contract's demands. Businesses looking for growth in the public sector technology solutions market should consider similar framework agreements to compete for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco DNA Licensing

Notice Description

Purchase of Cisco software licensing for existing network equipment to form part of the ongoing network refresh. Competed under Lot 3 of CCS TePAS2 (RM6098/L3)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80ddd55-ec67-455b-aa3b-d960058340e6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,129 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,129 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2030 Over 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

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