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title: "Network Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-280f6d08-1834-40e5-8b8a-4a039b0e6e47"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2020-06-04"
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# Network Hardware

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-280f6d08-1834-40e5-8b8a-4a039b0e6e47

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## Summary

The County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for a Healthcare Communication Solution with a contract value of £99,000. This was carried out through a direct award under the Health Trust Europe Framework ICT Solutions. The contract period commenced on 12th February 2020 and will conclude on 11th February 2025. This process falls under the Computer-related services category, and the procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 31st January 2020, with the awarded contract officially announced on 4th June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in technology and communication services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in healthcare communication solutions. Suppliers with the capability to provide innovative and effective communication technologies are encouraged to participate, especially those who can subcontract or collaborate with other firms to enhance service delivery. The focus on health sector projects indicates a growing demand for specialised IT solutions, making this a prime avenue for businesses looking to expand within the public procurement market.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement for Network Hardware. Direct Award to supplier Softcat by utilising the Health Trust Europe Framework Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2019. Additional information: Network Hardware. Direct Award to supplier Softcat by utilising the Health Trust Europe Framework Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ce11f9-c9fc-4fe4-8ad0-b75a58492585 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2020 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ce11f9-c9fc-4fe4-8ad0-b75a58492585
- 4 Jun 2020 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c88141f-40da-4768-a025-eabf423b2954

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ce11f9-c9fc-4fe4-8ad0-b75a58492585
  4th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c88141f-40da-4768-a025-eabf423b2954
  4th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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