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Consultant Review: IT Incident RCA

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has successfully completed a procurement process for consultancy services, specifically targeting IT Incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA). The contract was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC under a Direct Award mechanism through HealthTrust Europe's 2023 Digital Technology Framework. This service falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy category (CPV: 71600000) and covers the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The award, which includes a contract value of £34,000, was made active on 22 July 2026, with the contract period running from 17 July 2026 to 16 October 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and analysis to engage with public sector clients by demonstrating capabilities in providing critical incident analysis services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly accessible as it prioritises such organisations, even though it ultimately went to a larger supplier. The selective procurement method utilised, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, indicates a preference for suppliers already vetted within specific channels, showcasing the importance of being part of relevant frameworks to increase chances of securing public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultant Review: IT Incident RCA

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for IT Incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Consultancy Services to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, on behalf of a Specialised consultant. This requirement has been procured as a Direct Award via HealthTrust Europe (HTE) Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5458f901-da4b-4cfb-be84-ab2492286a77
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

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