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NENC Bluecat Renewal

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:17

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has concluded a procurement process for the renewal of Bluecat Virtual Server Maintenance Licences, with the contract awarded to Bechtle Limited. Acting on behalf of the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, this contract was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework, specifically Lot 3, covering IT software packages. The tender, identified as "NENC Bluecat Renewal," falls within the procurement category of goods and caters to regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement under PCR2015. The contract period spans from 28 March 2026 to 27 March 2027, with an award date of 10 March 2026, and an award notice published on 11 March 2026. The tender specified support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in IT software maintenance and services, particularly those with expertise in virtual server management. Bechtle Limited, a recognised supplier classified as an SME, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating potential pathways for similarly scaled firms to engage with healthcare commissioning support units across various English regions. Companies specialising in software solutions and maintenance services, especially those capable of leveraging framework agreements, will find similar tenders beneficial in expanding their market presence within the public health sector. The structured nature of the purchasing process via the CCS framework can aid businesses in streamlining their approaches towards securing public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NENC Bluecat Renewal

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Bluecat Virtual Server Maintenance Licences to Bechtle Limited on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) . This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 3: Software under PCR2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb47b654-6250-4e92-bead-12eeab9c9fc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b977bf-b9ad-40f7-9b6a-003962b9b09c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,245 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,245 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bechtle direct Ltd.

Further Information

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