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Contract to support the expansion of a Unified Communications Solution (UCS) for NHS South, Central and West

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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06 Sep 2021 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract to Softcat plc for the expansion of a Unified Communications Solution (UCS). This contract was awarded as a result of a selective procurement method from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM3808 Network services 2 Framework, specifically Lot 5 (IP Telephony). The contract, valued at £383,675, commenced on 24th July 2021 and will run until 23rd February 2024. The work will primarily be delivered in the South West of England. The contract was finalised and published on 6th September 2021, following a tender period that closed on 11th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the telecommunications and technology sectors, to engage in public sector contracts within the NHS framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly advantageous to compete for similar future opportunities, as the contract has been identified as suitable for SMEs. Companies that can provide innovative communication solutions and services aligning with health sector needs would be well-positioned to pursue upcoming contracts from NHS SCW.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract to support the expansion of a Unified Communications Solution (UCS) for NHS South, Central and West

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for support the expansion of a Unified Communications Solution (UCS) for NHS South, Central and West to Softcat plc via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM3808 Network services 2 Framework - Lot 5 (IP Telephony)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94df2277-f1a2-41e6-bd21-b163424661f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da6c16a-a624-44b4-be6f-46411eb8dd3b
Current Stage
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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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£383,675 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£383,675 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2021 - 23 Feb 2024 2-3 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 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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