2031 - NECS Cisco Thousand Eyes subscription

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit has concluded a procurement process for the "2031 - NECS Cisco Thousand Eyes subscription", which involves support services for Cisco ThousandEyes. The involved locations include Durham in the UK, represented by its address at John Snow House. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 20th May 2026, with an end date projected for 12th May 2027. This process involved limited competition and falls below the threshold value. The buying organisation is NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, facilitated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. The main procurement category for this award is goods, specifically license management software packages.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those offering solutions related to licence management and network visibility. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, recognised as an SME, was awarded the contract, which demonstrates the suitability for small and mid-sized enterprises to compete in similar tenders. Companies with experience in providing support services for Cisco products, or those interested in public sector contracts within healthcare, would find this opportunity aligned with their strategic interests. Engaging in such projects could enhance reputation and lead to further collaborations within the public authority sector.

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Notice Title

2031 - NECS Cisco Thousand Eyes subscription

Notice Description

Provision of support services relating to Cisco ThousandEyes subscription for NHS North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b866
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057712-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 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 NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Additional Buyers

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
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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