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title: "Contract for the Provision of Backup Solution to NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit"
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# Contract for the Provision of Backup Solution to NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-039979e3-aee5-484f-b5e9-c8bc60d64c7b

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the provision of a Backup Solution to Specialist Computer Centres. The procurement process, classified under Data Services and Computer Network Services, followed a selective method within the SBS Digital Workplace Solutions framework. The regions covered include the South East and South West of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end on 1st February 2024 and the contract period starting on 20th March 2024, ending on 28th February 2027. The total contract value is £1,491,657.92.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale technology and data service providers specializing in backup solutions. The contract's long duration provides stability and consistent work, making it ideal for businesses with the capability to deliver reliable data services and network solutions across extensive geographic regions. While the procurement was selective, involving a call-off from a predefined framework, it highlights the importance of being part of relevant frameworks to participate in similar opportunities. Businesses that are experienced in serving large public sector clients like the NHS would find this contract particularly well-suited to their expertise and scale.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Backup Solution to Specialist Computer Centres. This requirement has been procured as a direct award via the SBS Digital Workplace Solutions framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43aea202-4949-42ad-bcb9-907be40b43a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,491,657 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,491,657 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 14:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43aea202-4949-42ad-bcb9-907be40b43a8
- 16 Apr 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43aea202-4949-42ad-bcb9-907be40b43a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43aea202-4949-42ad-bcb9-907be40b43a8
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/80ce35ea-6424-41ae-88a5-165cd3e349e2

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