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Data Centre Services (from ESHT for SCW)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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19 May 2026 at 14:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW), hosted by NHS England, has completed the procurement process for Data Centre Services. This contract was awarded to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) and has been executed under a direct procurement method without competition, in line with The Procurement Act 2023. The award date is 19th May 2026, with the contract period starting from 29th April 2026 and set to end on 31st March 2027, including an option for renewal until 31st March 2028. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on wide area network services, and covers locations across the UKJ and UKK regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement was managed as a below-threshold, direct award, with the total contract value amounting to £41,414.92 GBP gross.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in data centre and network services. Although the procurement method was direct and did not involve competition, such contracts set a precedent and demonstrate an ongoing demand for similar services within the public sector, particularly for providers aiming to build relationships with NHS entities. Large-scale service providers in IT and telecommunications sectors with capabilities to handle substantial data management and network operations would be well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities, especially those looking to expand their portfolio in public healthcare infrastructure support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Centre Services (from ESHT for SCW)

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Data Centre Services (from ESHT for SCW) to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT). This requirement has been procured via Horizontal Agreement under The Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045843-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,512 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST (ESHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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