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title: "Network Analytics service extension"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06dc9c61-703c-4c4f-80fd-47f27e940170"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2023-12-19"
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# Network Analytics service extension

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06dc9c61-703c-4c4f-80fd-47f27e940170

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) England has awarded a contract for the renewing of Cisco Stealthwatch licenses under the Network Analytics Service (NAS). The contract, titled "Network Analytics service extension,” falls under the services category with a total value of £851,303.28. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from December 6, 2023, to December 5, 2024. The award was announced on November 8, 2023, and the tender deadline was on November 13, 2023. The buyer, in this case, is NHS England based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This contract for network analytics services presents business opportunities for companies providing software packages and information systems. Organisations with expertise in IT services and software solutions would find this tender well-suited for competition. While there is no specific mention of SME or VCSE suitability, the contract aims to ensure continued functionality of the NAS until a full replacement in November 2024. Businesses interested in providing Cisco support services and software licensing to the healthcare industry could explore collaboration opportunities with the awarded supplier, Specialist Computer Centres.

## Notice

NHS England requires a renewal of Cisco Stealthwatch (Threat Intelligence and Netflow) licenses to ensure continued functionality of the Network Analytics Service (NAS) in the interim until full replacement in Nov 2024. The requirements are purely for licencing and associated Cisco support and do not include any renewal of hardware assets currently owned and managed by NHS England. This update has an option to extend for 12 months, therefore, the value first published was in-correct. This update shows the full value including the extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b773b885-3333-4248-b315-c353da3161cb |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2023 - 5 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £851,303 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,276,954 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b773b885-3333-4248-b315-c353da3161cb
- 16 Dec 2023 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6867b552-4e52-4a6b-a292-728468551bbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b773b885-3333-4248-b315-c353da3161cb
  19th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6867b552-4e52-4a6b-a292-728468551bbc
  16th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e88a3f40-7d05-418d-a0ee-c975d7b3a72b
  C229320 (11.12.2023) - RM66098 Framework Schedule 6 [redacted]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c633969-b208-4d7f-84e4-b1fd289c53cc
  C229320 (11.12.2023) - RM66098 Framework Schedule 6 [redacted]

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