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title: "Cisco ACI Subscription Renewal (SBS23-235)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33b665a1-d599-439a-98d9-7d47f90fd9e3"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES"
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# Cisco ACI Subscription Renewal (SBS23-235)

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33b665a1-d599-439a-98d9-7d47f90fd9e3

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services has awarded a contract to CDW LIMITED for the Cisco ACI Subscription Renewal (SBS23-235) project. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold) with a total contract value of £166,567.50 GBP. The contract period starts on April 13, 2024, and ends on April 12, 2027. The procurement process reached the award stage on March 1, 2024, and the tender period ended on February 6, 2024. The project falls under the industry category of Data services and is located in the United Kingdom with the postal code M5 3EQ.

This tender opportunity for the Cisco ACI Subscription Renewal project presents potential business growth prospects for companies specialising in data services and IT solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing networking and support services could leverage their expertise to compete for this contract. Businesses offering competitive pricing and quality technical support are well-suited to engage in this procurement opportunity and potentially expand their operations within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

North of England Care System Support (NECS)has a requirement to purchase a Cisco Enterprise agreement as a renewal of a currently existing agreement. NECS require a Data Centre Networking Enterprise Agreement. NECS also require a support contract for the server hardware that underpins the service. NECS requires the costs for a Cisco Enterprise agreement for Data Centre Networking with a 3-year term. This is as per the below Cisco part numbers and quantities. In addition, NECS require 3 years of 8x5xNBD Smartnet support direct from Cisco on the associated server hardware as detailed within the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1f9d92-0351-477c-bc14-b5d48c0b4e25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2024 - 12 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,567 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,567 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Adeyfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1f9d92-0351-477c-bc14-b5d48c0b4e25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1f9d92-0351-477c-bc14-b5d48c0b4e25
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/397c4f3c-6b76-4288-bb89-8a6d1ca0782b
  (SBS23-235) NECS Cisco ACI Subscription Renewal_Redacted

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