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title: "VPN Resilience Implementation on behalf of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust - (Lot 2 Nutanix)"
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# VPN Resilience Implementation on behalf of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust - (Lot 2 Nutanix)

Buyer: SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cd96787-cc62-4592-950c-cfdda6d7a41e

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## Summary

The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has completed a tender process for the "VPN Resilience Implementation" project under the IT Enterprise Solutions Framework. The contract, awarded to Softcat Plc, has a total value of £554,989.69 and spans from 21 February 2022 to 21 February 2027. This selective procurement process involved a further competition within the framework, with the tender period officially ending on 26 January 2022. The project is classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support, with delivery taking place in Brighton, United Kingdom (postal code BN2 3EW).

This contract presents significant opportunities for IT service providers looking to expand their business within the healthcare sector, particularly those offering consulting or software development solutions. Companies with expertise in building robust IT infrastructures or resilience strategies would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. Given the nature of the project and the selected procurement method, larger firms, like Softcat Plc, may have an advantage, but smaller firms with specialised knowledge should also consider participating in such contracts under competitive frameworks.

## Notice

NOE CPC Further competition on Behalf of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust under Lot 5 of the IT Enterprise Solutions Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b643aa9-086a-4cc8-8ca6-41f88aa6d5ce |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 21 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £554,989 |
| 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 | SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 3EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Hanover & Elm Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b643aa9-086a-4cc8-8ca6-41f88aa6d5ce
- 15 Mar 2022 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac770e70-08bb-41f4-bc48-27e5256c7e3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b643aa9-086a-4cc8-8ca6-41f88aa6d5ce
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac770e70-08bb-41f4-bc48-27e5256c7e3a
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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