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title: "Contract for the Provision of SOPHOS software licences to NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit"
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# Contract for the Provision of SOPHOS software licences to NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f5577fb-a9a3-4ef5-aa7a-ffe0ba2c84bd

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the provision of SOPHOS software licences, awarding the contract to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Networking, Internet and intranet software package" (CPV 48200000), followed a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework. The contract, valued at £103,497, will be effective from 30th March 2024 until 29th March 2025, covering delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with the NHS and enhance their market presence in the technology services sector. Companies specialising in software, networking, and internet solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The strategic selection of suppliers through a framework agreement underscores the importance of maintaining robust partnerships with public sector procurement networks to leverage future opportunities.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Provision of SOPHOS software licences to Insight Direct (UK) Limited. This requirement has been procured following further competition via Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (CCS TEPAS 2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db56bd13-ee39-48d1-9d54-f3f03b74271e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,497 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,497 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 15:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db56bd13-ee39-48d1-9d54-f3f03b74271e
- 12 Apr 2024 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db56bd13-ee39-48d1-9d54-f3f03b74271e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db56bd13-ee39-48d1-9d54-f3f03b74271e
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a3f4b558-c1c3-493f-863a-86d0e13e8a93

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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