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VPS Cloud Services

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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22 Jan 2025 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for VPS Cloud Services within the project management software package industry category. The tender, identified under the scheme ID 'MLCSU - 1563 - 838029637', was conducted through a selective procurement method utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender end date of 17 December 2024, the contract start date of 4 January 2025, and the contract end date of 3 January 2026. The total contract value is £26,400, and the primary delivery location is in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide project management software and cloud services. The procurement process was designed to ensure competition and inclusiveness of SMEs, exemplified by the award to ANS GROUP LIMITED, an SME based in Manchester, England. Businesses specializing in VPS cloud services and project management software packages are well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes that are structured to leverage framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VPS Cloud Services

Notice Description

VPC Cloud Service - Servers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c94e4a5f-5032-41d1-a127-e032fd529dd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6b59e19-6592-43b0-8ec1-7a3316b8abb7
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2025 - 3 Jan 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 MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mlcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANS GROUP

Further Information

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