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GCloud 14 Block - Clinical Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for General Practices

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Dec 2025 at 17:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board undertook a public procurement process to acquire software-related services through the GCloud 14 framework. This initiative aimed to provide Clinical Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to General Practices across Kent and Medway, classified under the CPV scheme code 72260000 for software-related services. The procurement method was limited, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, rationalised by an absence of competition within the framework. The procurement stage of the contract has reached completion with its signing dated 2nd December 2025. The buyer organisation, located in Maidstone and Kent, engaged in this procurement process to enhance patient care delivery remotely across the region.

For business growth opportunities, this tender provides a strategic foothold for suppliers specialising in virtual desktop infrastructure and related software services, particularly those aligned with healthcare IT solutions. With an active contract awarded to Block Solutions Limited from London, this serves as a testament to opportunities available for SMEs in the technology service industry to secure contracts in the public service sector, boosting their presence and impact. Companies within this domain can leverage such procurements to expand their clientele and establish robust partnerships with healthcare providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GCloud 14 Block - Clinical Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for General Practices

Notice Description

GCloud 14 call off contract Provision of Clinical Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for General Practices

Lot Information

Lot 1

Utilised G cloud 14 framework, to carry out a search and procure Clinical Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for General Practices

Options: as per gcloud framework call off contract extension clause can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months, by giving the Supplier 1 month's written notice before its expiry. The extension period is subject to clauses 1.3 and1.4 in Part B below.

Procurement Information

Gcloud 14 framework was used to complete procurement search and supplier was listed as a supplier. Absence of competition on the framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079123-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.butt4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOCK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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