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Firewalls

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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23 Jan 2025 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Firewalls, awarding the contract to Specialist Computer Centres Plc. The procurement falls under the category of License management software package (CPV code: 48218000) and covers regions in the South East and South West of the United Kingdom. This tender was achieved via a further competition through the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Technology Products and Associated Services 2: RM6098 Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services, using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £74,258.62, began on 16th December 2024 and will end on 17th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing technological hardware and software services to the public sector. Companies specialising in firewall solutions, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs, can benefit from emerging opportunities through frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services Framework. This procurement process highlights the demand for specialised IT solutions in the healthcare sector, presenting a robust growth chance for similar services providers aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewalls

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the provision of Firewalls to Specialist Computer Centres Plc. This requirement has been procured via a further competition through the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Technology Products and Associated Services 2: RM6098 Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7a670b9-ffb8-4bf8-8ed5-9d408f3496a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5388cff6-deeb-42c8-b179-76947ace5c67
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,258 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,258 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2025 1-2 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
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), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

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