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title: "Desktop hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3acc3b1c-7b68-4d96-bfb0-46b8b825c875"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST"
published: "2021-03-11"
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# Desktop hardware

Buyer: BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3acc3b1c-7b68-4d96-bfb0-46b8b825c875

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Blood Services South West, which has awarded a contract for hardware support services related to desktop hardware. This contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has been completed, with the contract period running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023. The relevant industry category is hardware consultancy services, and the delivery addresses for the contract are located in England. The tender period concluded on 1st February 2021.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in hardware support, specifically those with capabilities in providing consultancy services for technology. Companies that specialise in IT services, particularly in hardware maintenance and support, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract indicates a successful partnership with Specialist Computer Centres PLC, implying future opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the technology sector looking to engage with public sector contracts.

## Notice

***Awarded contract*** Hardware support for devices in use by NHSBT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b61b555-1560-41db-a6c3-3fb894ea39a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b61b555-1560-41db-a6c3-3fb894ea39a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b61b555-1560-41db-a6c3-3fb894ea39a5
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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