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H&J HSCN Lines(N3 IT lines)

NHS ENGLAND

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14 Jan 2026 at 18:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England focused on the installation of Health and Social Care Networks (HSCN) Connections into detain estates across the UK, emphasising IT infrastructure development within prisons. This public procurement falls under the 'services' industry category, with the main classification of health services. Located in London, NHS England managed this project, which was conducted at a national level and then delegated to regional offices. This limited competition procurement was completed under below-threshold procedures, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2025, with its conclusion slated for 31st March 2026. The contract was formally signed on 31st March 2025 and involves a financial commitment of £39,638 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and health services, particularly those capable of undertaking projects at a national scale and subsequently handling regional implementations. Large-scale enterprises, akin to Convergence Ltd, which was the successful supplier, are well-suited due to their capacity to deliver extensive services across numerous locations. Engaging in such government contracts can facilitate business growth by providing stable and sizeable income streams and enhancing company reputation and experience in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

H&J HSCN Lines(N3 IT lines)

Notice Description

This was National project was set out to install HSCN (Health and Social Care Networks) Connections into all detain estates (prisons) across the country. This was held at a National Level then handed down to region offices to continue the process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,638 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CONVERGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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