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title: "538 - Contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS)"
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# 538 - Contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS)

Buyer: SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1aed0c36-e2d2-49a8-8def-5d5a12d180c8

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) awarding a contract titled "538 - Contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS)" to Softcat PLC. This tender falls under the telecommunications services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Framework Contract RM3808 for the Provision of Network Services. The contract is effective from 24th February 2020 and will run until 23rd February 2023, with the award published on 28th May 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services or those looking to expand into this sector. Companies that offer unified communications solutions, network management, or related services may find this contract particularly relevant. As the procurement involved a framework agreement, businesses with established relationships under this framework or those that can quickly mobilise to meet similar needs could be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities within this growing market.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for the provision of Unified Communications Solution (UCS) to Softcat PLC, via the Framework Contract RM3808 for the Provision of Network Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f73edf-1a39-4c39-a3e5-a8c400a5f21e |
| 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 | 28 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £654,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £654,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 1AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 28 May 2020 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f73edf-1a39-4c39-a3e5-a8c400a5f21e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f73edf-1a39-4c39-a3e5-a8c400a5f21e
  28th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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