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title: "IT Consultancy for Options Appraisal and Specification for Re-Tender of Existing Outsourced IT"
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# IT Consultancy for Options Appraisal and Specification for Re-Tender of Existing Outsourced IT

Buyer: SOLENT N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b206e72-1b3e-4e33-8ff0-1c1874e569ce

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Solent NHS Trust, which has awarded a contract titled "IT Consultancy for Options Appraisal and Specification for Re-Tender of Existing Outsourced IT". This initiative falls under the IT services category and is based in Southampton, England. The procurement was completed through a selective method using a call-off from the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £125,000, was awarded on 9 September 2020, with a contract period running from 21 September 2020 to 31 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in IT consultancy, software development, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for future contracts arising from this procurement. The consultancy aims to shape the future ICT services of the NHS, indicating a need for innovative solutions and expertise in optimising IT infrastructures.

## Notice

Solent NHS Trust appointed an IT Specialist Consultancy (Finyx) to develop and create an options appraisal, via the Treasury's Green Book Business Case process. This will allow Solent NHS Board to consider the options for the future ICT Service(s) of the Solent NHS. Additional information: Awarded through the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 Framework Agreement (RM1043.6) for a contract value of PS125,000 with an option to vary up to 50% of this original contract value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d38b9ab6-f77e-4069-af14-c4faa2fc3af7 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | SOLENT N H S TRUST |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO19 8BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Thornhill |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FINYX CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 21:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d38b9ab6-f77e-4069-af14-c4faa2fc3af7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d38b9ab6-f77e-4069-af14-c4faa2fc3af7
  19th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.solent.nhs.uk/

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