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Bluecat Renewal 25 - SBS24-117

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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17 Feb 2025 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services has completed the procurement process titled "Bluecat Renewal 25 - SBS24-117" to acquire Bluecat 45 Virtual Server Maintenance licenses for 12 months. The contract, classified under the industry category of License management software package (48218000), covers delivery within the United Kingdom (postal code DH1 3YG). The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period’s end on 4th February 2025 and the contract period from 28th March 2025 to 27th March 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 23,461.12, with the award made on 5th February 2025 and published on 17th February 2025.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for larger businesses, specifically those adept in supplying specialised software maintenance services, to support the public sector's infrastructure. Large-scale companies skilled in maintaining virtual server licenses will find this tender suitable, although it is not particularly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs. Engaging in such contracts can bolster the supplier's portfolio and foster long-term partnerships with public sector entities like NHS Shared Business Services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bluecat Renewal 25 - SBS24-117

Notice Description

NECS has a requirement to purchase Bluecat 45 Virtual Server Maintenance licenses for a period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baa92a32-a1a2-4b50-89ed-47f8ad8abe7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2417ca4-d91a-4de7-a785-5cb891ebfca2
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
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
£23,461 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,461 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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