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Aruba Core Replacement / Refresh

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Dec 2024 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Aruba Core Replacement / Refresh," targeting the network upgrade industry category. Located in the North East of England, the project commenced on 8th October 2024 and is set to conclude on 7th October 2025. Utilising a selective procurement method, the contract was awarded through a call-off from the Shared Business Services Framework – Digital Workplace Solutions. This procurement process, suitable for SMEs, was driven by a direct award to Trustmarque Solutions Limited, valuing at £20,000. The tender period ended on 4th October 2024, and the award was made active on 7th October 2024, with the formal contract notice published on 18th December 2024.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and network solutions to engage in projects within the healthcare sector, enhancing their portfolios and fostering growth through significant public contracts. SMEs particularly stand to benefit from the streamlined procurement process, which favours smaller enterprises. Businesses with expertise in digital workplace solutions and capable of meeting the stringent standards of NHS infrastructure upgrades would find this tender well-suited to their competencies. The collaboration with large-scale supplier Trustmarque sets a standard that other businesses can aspire to match, potentially opening doors to future procurement opportunities within the NHS and beyond.

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Notice Title

Aruba Core Replacement / Refresh

Notice Description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have utilised a direct award to supplier Trustmarque for the provision of Aruba Core Replacement. A direct award via the the Shared Business Services Framework - Digital Workplace Solutions - SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 was utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b2610ab-1c26-45c6-90ad-07fd444fa8b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b7f0f4-ad1e-49d2-b15a-aa0cbdd188ee
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32428000 - Network upgrade

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,782 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2024 - 7 Oct 2025 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
SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS4 3BW
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Longlands & Beechwood
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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