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Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops License Agreement

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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29 Apr 2025 at 07:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has completed a selective procurement process to renew its Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops Licence Agreement. This procurement falls under the industry category of license management software development services, with a CPV classification of 72212218. The contract value amounts to £509,814, and it spans from 15 February 2025 to 14 February 2028. The procurement method adopted was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting this renewal. The contract is managed from NHSBT’s location in Bristol but has delivery addresses globally, including regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on cloud-based systems and licence management services. Companies like Specialist Computer Centres, the supplier awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their expertise in managing comprehensive software solutions. While the procurement stage has reached the award phase, the call-off nature of the contract highlights potential future opportunities for businesses seeking to secure similar agreements within the NHS framework. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector IT services market can greatly benefit from engaging with such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops License Agreement

Notice Description

NHSBT has been using Citrix since 1999 and two of its major CNI's, Pulse & Hematos are presented to the end user using this technology. In 2022, NHSBT purchased a three-year subscription with Citrix, including two years Hybrid Rights. During the first two years, this allowed NHSBT to utilise both on-premise and Citrix Cloud (DaaS) implementations. In February 2024 NHSBT migrated the on-premise management infrastructure into Citrix Cloud (DaaS) resulting in a cost avoidance of circa PS100k. This procurement aims to continue to utilise Citrix Cloud (DaaS) to manage the NHSBT Citrix estate by renewing the licences that underpin this technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f96330cc-1c67-45c0-bb73-4bf7fc48b79c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d202ac4-047a-479c-a438-a45ea06ef5f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£509,814 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£509,814 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2028 2-3 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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