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NECS Re-procurement Data Centre

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the re-procurement of a data centre for the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This procurement process, classified under network infrastructure services, resulted in a direct award to IT Professional Services Limited through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Services 3 RM 6100 framework. The contract, valued at £139,201.40, began on 13 March 2026 and will run until 12 March 2027, covering locations in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a selective method within a predefined framework agreement, ensuring compliance and efficiency in service delivery.

This tender presents opportunities for growth within organisations specialising in network infrastructure services, particularly for SMEs, as it was procured with their suitability in mind. Businesses involved in technical management and operational services would find this sector advantageous, offering potential collaborations and partnerships with NHS entities. Suppliers such as IT Professional Services Limited exemplify the market potential within the healthcare sector, showcasing the viability of securing contracts through frameworks like the CCS. Aspiring companies should consider maintaining compliance with such framework agreements to increase their competitiveness in future NHS procurement processes.

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Notice Title

NECS Re-procurement Data Centre

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for hosting data centre services and hosting to IT Professional Services Limited on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) . This requirement has been procured via Direct award through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Services 3 RM 6100 Lot 3c Operational Services Technical Management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b531e333-4cb0-4a07-a8dc-0305fea1718d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abf3f41-5ea4-45a2-a7cb-48d9d007cf97
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,201 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,201 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 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 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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