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title: "Bluecoat Packetshapers - Managed service, Maintenance & Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49b95887-05cd-408a-83e9-67c57b751623"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2018-05-01"
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# Bluecoat Packetshapers - Managed service, Maintenance & Support

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49b95887-05cd-408a-83e9-67c57b751623

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS Blood and Transplant organisation, which has completed a tender for a managed service, maintenance, and support of Bluecoat Packetshapers, classified under computer support services. The contract, valued at £31,828.88, is set to run from 10 December 2017 to 31 March 2019 and was awarded on 6 December 2017. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various territories in Europe and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in managed services and technical support for network appliances. Firms that can provide robust hardware and software solutions, as well as maintenance services, would be well-suited to compete. The focus on computer support services suggests that small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise could gain a foothold in providing essential services to the NHS and similar public sector entities.

## Notice

NHSBT has three pairs of Bluecoat Packetshaper appliances and require a fully managed service to include Hardware/Software support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c7e246-b92e-4891-a375-116f7bed35de |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,828 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD24 4QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Tudor |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTCLOUD TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 1 May 2018 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c7e246-b92e-4891-a375-116f7bed35de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c7e246-b92e-4891-a375-116f7bed35de
  1st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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