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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-b5fd17-8e1ac52a-5c66-4985-ab11-115c77a36ac3

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the provision of Sophos software licenses, with the award given to Bytes Software Services. This tender falls under the IT software package category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services framework (Lot 3: Software and Associated Services). Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th February 2025 and the contract period spanning from 30th March 2025 to 29th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for suppliers specialising in IT software solutions. The provision of software licenses to a major NHS support unit can lead to further business growth and establish a strong presence in the healthcare technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable candidates to compete for such opportunities. Engaging with this procurement process can provide valuable experience and potential future contracts with NHS entities.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Sophos software licenses for South, Central and West. This requirement has been procured via further competition through the CCS (Crown Commercial Services) RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software and Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ffffb3-115d-4e00-a916-f7068ad9d8cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,980 |
| 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, HAMPSHIRE, |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ffffb3-115d-4e00-a916-f7068ad9d8cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ffffb3-115d-4e00-a916-f7068ad9d8cc
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5aa53c2a-94b0-420d-a73a-4d394d71757b

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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