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title: "NECS Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office Licences on behalf of Hospice Care North Northumberland"
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# NECS Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office Licences on behalf of Hospice Care North Northumberland

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-184dd526-f2e7-4074-a517-d632de9ed4f3

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has successfully awarded a contract for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office perpetual licences to Insight Direct (UK) Limited. The procurement, managed on behalf of the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, was facilitated through a Direct Award using the Crown Commercial Service's Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098), specifically targeting software needs as classified under CPV code 48000000. The project, valued at £11,452.32, covers regions in the North East and North West of the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed with the contract period spanning a single day on 20th July 2026, and the award being published on 24th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in software packages and information systems, presenting a chance to engage in high-value NHS projects. Suppliers familiar with governmental framework agreements and capable of delivering tailored software solutions are well-positioned to capitalise on such contracts. Although Insight Direct (UK) Limited has already secured this specific award, similar future opportunities should be explored through the SCW E-Procurement web platform to identify and register interests in forthcoming tenders. Businesses can leverage these engagements to bolster their portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office perpetual licences to Insight Direct (UK) Limited on behalf of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (Hosted by NHS England) . This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) ((RM6098)Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 3: Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ffa0aa-6028-45de-b553-6ac65c438ed8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,452 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,452 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ffa0aa-6028-45de-b553-6ac65c438ed8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ffa0aa-6028-45de-b553-6ac65c438ed8
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

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