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1578 Palo Alto requirement (Co-Term) for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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01 Oct 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "1578 Palo Alto requirement (Co-Term)" has been led by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, located in Derby, England. This tender falls under the industry category of IT software packages and is related to a Call-off from a framework agreement under the Crown Commercial Services: RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services. The procurement method used is selective, and the process has already reached the award stage, with the award being active as of 29 September 2025. The contract runs from 7 March 2024 to 6 March 2027, with the tender period ending on 19 January 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering software solutions. With a contract valued at £675,632.56, this project is well-suited for SMEs, although the awarded supplier, INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, is a large-scale company. The framework nature of the tender implies opportunities for businesses that can demonstrate reliability and a solid track record in delivering hardware, software, and associated services. Companies aiming to partner or engage with larger entities like NHS organisations may find this procurement valuable for establishing reputations and expanding business portfolios within the public sector market in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

1578 Palo Alto requirement (Co-Term) for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Notice Description

1578 Palo Alto requirement (Co-Term) for NHS Arden & GEM CSU Procured using Crown Commercial Services: RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-965bf8c9-4064-4345-9ae4-d37cf5039d6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1781c572-4521-4cbc-8469-c889bd33250f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£675,632 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2024 - 6 Mar 2027 2-3 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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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