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Coin firewall support

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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20 Jul 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, titled "Coin Firewall Support", falls under the services category, specifically software support services. This contract pertains to the Sussex Community of Interest Network, which has been active since 2006, ensuring secure digital access for NHS staff across Sussex. The procurement was done through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework with the procurement method being selective. The contract was awarded to Sector IT Solutions Limited, beginning on 1 April 2025 and concluding by 31 March 2028, at an awarded value of £192,000. The relevant postal code area for the service is TN37 7RD in the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is now complete with awards status as active.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions and software support, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the awarded vendor. SMEs with expertise in digital networks, cybersecurity, and healthcare-related IT services could find this contract well-suited, leveraging their capabilities to support and enhance secure NHS infrastructure. With a focus on the healthcare sector in Sussex, companies looking to expand their portfolio in public health IT support will find this project aligns well with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Coin firewall support

Notice Description

The Sussex Community of Interest Network (COIN) was first conceptualised in 2005 and has been operational since 2006. Its foundational principle is to ensure that all NHS staff across Sussex can securely access digital resources from any NHS or partner organisation building, thereby enabling the delivery of highquality patient care. Additional information: This contract is a call off from framework Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework G-Cloud RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-865c8ded-5735-45ff-b999-27168bdfd3c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d73e81-f472-4a47-8535-de9de2dc93e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
amanda.packer2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
03001314500

Buyer Location

Locality
ST LEONARDS ON SEA
Postcode
TN37 7RD
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECTOR IT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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