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title: "RA279951 - 0AR - Bluecat Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49f531ea-d9f3-476d-9012-44ecb58372d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)"
published: "2020-03-03"
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# RA279951 - 0AR - Bluecat Renewal

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49f531ea-d9f3-476d-9012-44ecb58372d6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RA279951 - 0AR - Bluecat Renewal" contract is initiated by NHS Shared Business Services (SBS), located in Salford, England. This tender pertains to the software package and information systems industry, classified under CPV code 48000000. The contract was awarded on 3rd March 2020, with an active status and a total value of £13,860.34. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the delivery lead time was required to be stated by bidders. The deadline for submitting clarification questions was set for 26th February 2020, with responses provided within 24 hours post-deadline. The tender period closed on 3rd March 2020 at 23:59:59.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions and information systems, to engage with the NHS. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT services, especially if they can demonstrate an ability to deliver under tight deadlines. Interested bidders should consider their capability to partake in similar tenders in the future, as engaging with public contracts can foster substantial business growth and establish long-term relationships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a quotation on behalf of NHS North of England CSU for Procurement of Bluecat Renewal under the Terms and Conditions of NHS SBS Link: Solutions IT SBS/16/CR/WAB/8723 - The deadline for clarification questions is 26/02/2020 at 2pm Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 24 hours after the deadline. State delivery lead time, all price to be stated on Multiquote and quote Net VAT - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA279951. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA279951 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95aba9d-a4f2-4910-bbf7-aafba4f39dfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2020 - 5 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,860 |
| 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 (SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95aba9d-a4f2-4910-bbf7-aafba4f39dfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e95aba9d-a4f2-4910-bbf7-aafba4f39dfc
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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