Award

Nasstar Connectivity TA1 5DA & TA6 4GU

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

16 Dec 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed the procurement process for "Nasstar Connectivity," which pertains to information technology services. The procurement was conducted as a single tender action, a direct procurement method below the designated threshold, suitable for organisations or providers with large-scale capabilities. Located in Taunton, UK, the contract was awarded to GCI Network Solutions (T/A Nasstar) on 16 December 2025, with the contract period extending from 31 December 2025 to 30 December 2026. This procurement process is categorised under the goods industry, focusing specifically on IT services, and concluded at the award stage.

With a contract value of £79,499.42, this tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in IT services to establish pivotal connections with healthcare providers like Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract could inspire similar entities to seek engagement in public-sector projects, enhancing business growth within the IT industry. Companies that can accommodate substantial service demands and deliver innovative IT solutions are well-positioned to leverage such public procurement contracts to bolster their market presence.

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Notice Title

Nasstar Connectivity TA1 5DA & TA6 4GU

Notice Description

Nasstar Connectivity TA1 5DA & TA6 4GU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7e3d6fe-a76d-4d19-8a14-56137ff497e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ac5130-d124-45fb-a8f3-aaacf4c14f2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,499 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,499 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2026 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Services Team
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS (T/A NASSTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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