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title: "PAHT - Cisco Switching Advantage Licence Switch"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2466d334-bc4a-42d3-8154-da1cd69e1287"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# PAHT - Cisco Switching Advantage Licence Switch

Buyer: THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2466d334-bc4a-42d3-8154-da1cd69e1287

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## Summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the "PAHT - Cisco Switching Advantage Licence Switch", focusing on software-related services under the CPV classification code 72260000. The award was made through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework agreement. The procurement aimed at acquiring goods, with the contract value amounting to £62,000. The contract, awarded to Softcat plc, spans from 5 March 2026 to 4 March 2031. Located in Harlow, United Kingdom, the hospital serves as the buyer, with Sophie Rider as the contact point, framed within a procurement stage marked as 'award' with a notable date of completion on 5 March 2026.

This procurement effort presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those offering solutions in alignment with Cisco's technology strategies. The framework agreement approach facilitates competitive growth for businesses adept at fulfilling specialised software service needs, albeit predominantly advantageous for larger enterprises given the suitability criteria excluding SMEs and VCSEs. Softcat plc’s success in securing this contract underscores the advantages for businesses with established capability and scale in technology solutions, signalling potential engagements for enterprises exceeding the SME threshold aiming to expand within the NHS procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust award for Cisco Switching Advantage Licence Switch via NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a39635c-29a3-45b3-a82d-0a25cc31e8c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| 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 | THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| 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

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a39635c-29a3-45b3-a82d-0a25cc31e8c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a39635c-29a3-45b3-a82d-0a25cc31e8c9
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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