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NECS Re-procurement Data Centre (Pulsant)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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11 Feb 2026 at 13:18

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05 Feb 2026 at 08:23

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30 Jan 2026 at 12:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for data storage services, awarding the contract to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd to support the North of England Care System. This procurement, within the services category, covers regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 149,281.92, spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2. The procurement was initiated with the tender and transitioned to the award stage on 6th January 2026, with publication of contract details on 30th January 2026.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering data storage solutions. Businesses focusing on digital infrastructure and services may find this engagement particularly promising. The completion of this award demonstrates avenues for SMEs to leverage framework agreements, facilitating streamlined access to significant public sector markets. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, acting as the supplier, underscores the potential for companies adept at providing IT solutions in consistent and reliable ways to support large-scale healthcare systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NECS Re-procurement Data Centre (Pulsant)

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Data Centre (Pulsant) to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd on behalf of North of England Care System Support (NECS). This requirement has been procured via Shared Business services (SBS) Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Reference: SBS10510.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbdd192-d8f1-4b19-a9b8-b599e3661a1c
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

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

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,281 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,281 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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