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title: "Cisco Cube License Maintenance and Support for the North of England Care System Support (NECS)"
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# Cisco Cube License Maintenance and Support for the North of England Care System Support (NECS)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43b8608c-846d-4db4-9eea-b2f602f26ce0

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) awarded a contract for the maintenance and support of Cisco Cube Licenses to CAE Technology Services Limited. The project is titled "Cisco Cube License Maintenance and Support for the North of England Care System Support (NECS)" and falls under the industry category of license management software packages. The procurement was carried out via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, utilising a competitive quotation method for requirements below the threshold. The service delivery will cover the regions of North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The contract, which commenced on 30th November 2025, will continue until 29th November 2026.

This procurement creates growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT support and software license management. Being a contract that supports NHS infrastructures, businesses advancing in healthcare technology services would be particularly suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement process indicates a preference for suppliers that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining high standards of service, thus fostering an environment where efficient and adaptable companies can thrive.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Cisco Cube License Maintenance and Support to CAE Technology Services Limited on behalf of North of England Care System Support (NECS). This requirement has been procured via Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, in accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd08c89-4b11-4c8b-9ff7-642bfdc94208 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,542 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,542 |
| 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 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 07:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd08c89-4b11-4c8b-9ff7-642bfdc94208
- 18 Dec 2025 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd08c89-4b11-4c8b-9ff7-642bfdc94208

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd08c89-4b11-4c8b-9ff7-642bfdc94208
  23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de1bbb47-1db2-4baa-bdfc-9b6635697ef7

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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