This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 13:06

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 13:05

Award

23 May 2025 at 07:47

Award

15 May 2025 at 14:36

Award

14 May 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HPE Support 2025" contract was conducted by NHS England, a central government public authority headquartered in London, UK. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically pertains to the maintenance of information technology equipment. It was executed through a direct award to ACS Technology Group Ltd, under legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The service was necessary for the continuation of bespoke support for the HPE Hardware / MS APS platform before its migration to a cloud service provider. The procurement process concluded with a contract that ran from 22 May 2025 to 13 May 2026, with a gross value of £187,124.46.

This tender presented unique opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in bespoke IT support, as it involved maintaining essential technology infrastructure during a transitional period. SMEs and those capable of providing specialised technology services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The ability to demonstrate reliable service quality and compliance with specific technical requirements was critical, aligning with NHS England's goal of ensuring seamless support for critical systems.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HPE Support 2025

Notice Description

Renewal of bespoke support for HPE Hardware / MS APS platform currently provided by ACS Technologies. Contract is required to ensure continued bespoke support provision for a further year whilst the system hosted on the hardware/platform is migrated to Cloud and then the hardware decommissioned.

Procurement Information

Bespoke support service required for HPE hardware hosting Microsoft APS platform. Hardware is to be decommissioned in 2025/26 as the system will be migrated to cloud service provider. It is justified under Section 41 (1) (a) and paragraph 6 (b) of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 on the basis that there are no reasonable alternatives for the provision of this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051386
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,937 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£155,937 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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