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title: "Ark Data Centre - Infrastructure and Hosting"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Ark Data Centre - Infrastructure and Hosting

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4147f9b3-428f-4ef5-87e0-676bea50d91a

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for data management services titled "Ark Data Centre - Infrastructure and Hosting". The contract was awarded to Crown Hosting Data Centres (CHDC) Limited, with a value of £119,881.46. The procurement, conducted through a selective method via the Crown Commercial Service's 'Crown Hosting II' RM6262 Framework, involved a direct award procedure. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 and focuses on the infrastructure and hosting industry within the United Kingdom, particularly England. The procurement aligns with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses specialising in data management and hosting services to gain insights into similar future contracts. SMEs and organisations within the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sectors are particularly suited to engage with this type of tender, given its selective call-off framework approach, which may offer streamlined engagement opportunities for smaller and community-focused businesses aiming for growth within the public sector. By aligning with a well-established framework like Crown Hosting II, businesses can position themselves advantageously for future work within government-supported initiatives.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Ark Data Centre Infrastructure & Hosting to Crown Hosting Data Centres (CHDC) Limited. This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 'Crown Hosting II' RM6262 Framework - implemented under Public Contract Regulations 2015 / PCR Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd2ae2f-6269-4842-bedf-f56b94601fbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,881 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,881 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| 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 | CROWN HOSTING DATA CENTRES (CHDC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd2ae2f-6269-4842-bedf-f56b94601fbc
- 27 Mar 2026 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd2ae2f-6269-4842-bedf-f56b94601fbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd2ae2f-6269-4842-bedf-f56b94601fbc
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66c0bc19-1c47-4bb6-809e-eba9cebe0096

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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