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Network Enhancement and Modernisation

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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22 Jul 2025 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Network Enhancement and Modernisation," valued at £6,200,000. This contract, which addresses the network infrastructure category, is intended to enhance and modernise network and network security services within the organisation. The procurement followed a selective method via a framework agreement call-off, with the contract period running from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2030. This procurement is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, and the award was made public on 22nd July 2025, marking the conclusion of the award stage.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale suppliers in the network infrastructure and security services industry, as evidenced by the award to Virgin Media Business Limited. Companies with the capability to deliver extensive network infrastructure solutions may find similar opportunities appealing, particularly those experienced in working under framework agreements. The contract emphasises the delivery of robust network infrastructure upgrades, making it suitable for businesses that specialise in modernised and comprehensive service offerings in this space.

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Notice Title

Network Enhancement and Modernisation

Notice Description

Contract for the continued operation of the organisation's network and network security services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d98b6a9b-7f61-434b-9637-436adadf5c54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e938f6c5-d06e-436d-92f3-133b43c531ec
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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