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NENC Bluecat Renewal

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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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 (SCW) has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process, titled "NENC Bluecat Renewal." This contract involves the maintenance of Bluecat Virtual Server licences, specifically targeting IT software packages under the industry category "Technology Products & Associated Services." The procurement was executed on behalf of the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) through a selective call-off from a framework agreement under the UK’s Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework. The contract, valued at £22,245, was awarded to Bechtle Limited, with the contract period commencing on 28th March 2026 and concluding on 27th March 2027. This procurement covers regions including the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in England.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for SMEs involved in IT software services, particularly those adept in providing technology products and associated services. Bechtle Limited, an SME, has been successful in winning this contract, indicating that similar sized enterprises with expertise in virtual server maintenance and associated software suites could effectively compete in future tenders. The procurement process, orchestrated via a framework agreement call-off, highlights an efficient pathway for such businesses to connect with significant public sector contracts, fostering growth and expansion in key regions within the United Kingdom.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b977bf-b9ad-40f7-9b6a-003962b9b09c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
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

Further Information

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