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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) solution to NHS South Central and West"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) solution to NHS South Central and West

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cad5c97-5220-46a0-b15d-1d987029416e

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) solution, awarding a contract valued at £2,800,000 to Virgin Media Business Limited. This procurement, classified under computer network services, utilised a selective method and was executed through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Network Services 2 Framework. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2022 and will run until 31st December 2026, with the tender period concluding on 22nd February 2021.

This tender represents significant opportunities for companies involved in network services and telecommunications, particularly those that can offer large-scale WAN solutions. Businesses specialising in innovative network infrastructure and those with proven experience in delivering similar services within the healthcare sector would be especially well-suited to compete for future tenders from NHS organisations, as the demand for advanced network solutions continues to grow in response to evolving technological needs.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for the Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) solution to Virgin Media Business Limited, via the Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Network Services 2 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce7a1a1-1eb4-4346-87aa-41353f0e0046 |
| 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 | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,800,000 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON ROAD |
| 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2021 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce7a1a1-1eb4-4346-87aa-41353f0e0046

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce7a1a1-1eb4-4346-87aa-41353f0e0046
  30th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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