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Contract for the Provision of Sophos software licences to NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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01 Apr 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the provision of Sophos software licenses, with the award given to Bytes Software Services. This tender falls under the IT software package category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services framework (Lot 3: Software and Associated Services). Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th February 2025 and the contract period spanning from 30th March 2025 to 29th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for suppliers specialising in IT software solutions. The provision of software licenses to a major NHS support unit can lead to further business growth and establish a strong presence in the healthcare technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable candidates to compete for such opportunities. Engaging with this procurement process can provide valuable experience and potential future contracts with NHS entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Sophos software licences to NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Sophos software licenses for South, Central and West. This requirement has been procured via further competition through the CCS (Crown Commercial Services) RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software and Associated Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e1ac52a-5c66-4985-ab11-115c77a36ac3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ffffb3-115d-4e00-a916-f7068ad9d8cc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE,
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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