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2023 Network Monitoring System for NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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27 Nov 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "2023 Network Monitoring System for NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU" was conducted by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. This tender, classified under the industry category of "License management software package," reached the award stage on 24th November 2025. It utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £41,239.14, was awarded to Akhter Computers Limited. The contract period spans from 28th November 2025 to 27th November 2026, with the services to be delivered within the UK, specifically in Derby (postal code DE1 3QT).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software and IT services who can provide robust network monitoring systems. While the awarded business, Akhter Computers Limited, is an SME, the tender did not specifically prioritise or exclude small to medium enterprises or VCSEs, suggesting that businesses of various sizes with relevant expertise would have been well-suited to compete. Engaging in similar tenders allows businesses to establish themselves as key suppliers in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and potentially opening up further contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

2023 Network Monitoring System for NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU

Notice Description

Provision of Network Monitoring System for NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-869e5274-0bfc-45de-85dc-b43059bf6720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f27753-5e1d-42a7-bf3c-e8c0692b33ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,239 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Lauren Hampshire AGEM
Contact Email
lauren.hampshire4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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