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title: "Provision of Enterprise Licencing and WAN 26-27"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Enterprise Licencing and WAN 26-27

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27084202-1f91-40b6-8c01-638b60686555

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Enterprise Licencing and WAN for the years 2026-2027. This contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, and it falls under the Networking, Internet and intranet software package category, designated by CPV code 48200000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method by calling off the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework (reference SBS10510), which is valid until 30 September 2028. The contract, valued at £1,704,000, is set to run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031, servicing the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking solutions and software packages, particularly those with capabilities in major IT infrastructures. While the contract has been awarded under a selective framework, businesses can position themselves for future opportunities by exploring framework agreements like those used by the NHS. Large enterprises familiar with governmental procurement processes and who have robust offerings in enterprise licensing and network solutions are well-suited to engage with such tenders. Moreover, understanding the framework dynamics could present pathways for long-term collaboration and growth within the public sector.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are awarding a contract to Softcat via a call-off without competition utilising NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework SBS10510 (expiring 30/09/2028) for renewal of the Cisco Enterprise licencing requirement for a period of 60 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac96ead-120f-424f-8c37-3faa78a5bb4e |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,704,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,704,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac96ead-120f-424f-8c37-3faa78a5bb4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac96ead-120f-424f-8c37-3faa78a5bb4e
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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