--- title: "NECS / DD ICB - Starlink Internet Services for CoIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2026-05-01" --- # NECS / DD ICB - Starlink Internet Services for CoIN Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of Starlink Internet services through The Clarus Network Group. This contract supports the NHS North of England Care Support Service (NECS) and the NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. The procurement was executed via the Crown Commercial Service DPS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services (Lot 1) and follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The concluding tender stage saw the award announced on 23rd April 2026, with the commencement of the contract dated for the 30th of March 2026, spanning up to the 3rd of November 2030. The procurement process categorised under Internet or intranet server application development services covers regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, involving a total contract value of £216,340. This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing internet or intranet server application development services. With a focus on delivering advanced internet services across diverse UK regions, enterprises experienced in harnessing geospatial technologies for healthcare networks stand to benefit. Unique opportunities emerge for businesses adept in dynamic procurement engagements, given the selective method applied through a DPS. Engaging in this sector provides potential enhancements to business portfolios, possibly elevating their credentials in public health-related data and communication service provision. ## Notice NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Starlink internet services to The Clarus Network Group on behalf of NHS North of England Care Support Service (NECS) and NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Service DPS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services (Lot 1). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a9e3b8-52ad-45a4-ba60-e3f85de18e90 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 3 Nov 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £216,340 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £216,340 | | 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, TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE CLARUS NETWORK GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 07:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a9e3b8-52ad-45a4-ba60-e3f85de18e90 - 23 Apr 2026 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a9e3b8-52ad-45a4-ba60-e3f85de18e90 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a9e3b8-52ad-45a4-ba60-e3f85de18e90 1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/778a0d2b-eaae-4bc5-b2cb-ce768b067884 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/921da455-4949-4a9d-bc2a-400e329c78a7 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5abdf554-cd04-4697-8c01-1e4bb4ab8955.json.