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Sussex CoIN Community of Interest Network

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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23 Apr 2025 at 08:40

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28 Nov 2024 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Sussex CoIN Community of Interest Network was managed by the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, focusing on enhancing network connectivity for NHS staff in Sussex. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, and Internet support. Located in St Leonards-on-Sea, the completion of this procurement stage was achieved through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including a tender period ending on 2nd July 2024 and a contract running from 3rd July 2024 to 2nd July 2029. The final award was valued at £7,839,000, underpinning a significant investment in health service connectivity improvements within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents substantial business growth potential for large companies specialising in IT services. As awarded to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, the contract exemplifies the opportunities available to businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive IT solutions and support frameworks. In particular, enterprises capable of leveraging existing commercial frameworks to expedite procurement processes stand to benefit significantly. Furthermore, collaboration with the NHS to support public health infrastructure signifies a lucrative opportunity to expand business influence in the public sector IT marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sussex CoIN Community of Interest Network

Notice Description

The fundamental principle and cornerstone of the design is that all NHS staff in Sussex should be able to work from any NHS building (and partner organisations) and have access to the digitals resource to give the best level of care available. The Sussex CoIN provides network connectivity for all NHS staff based in Sussex which is key to healthcare delivery. Additional information: Framework used: Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6116

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4c62bec-947a-4373-b108-59a8ed4c8b83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f1dd7a-0577-464a-ba4e-3a9fc5f12eeb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,264,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,839,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2024 - 2 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
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
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Steven Boud
Contact Email
esht.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
03001314500

Buyer Location

Locality
ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN37 7RD
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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