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title: "Contract to support the expansion of a Unified Communications Solution (UCS) for NHS South, Central and West"
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# Contract to support the expansion of a Unified Communications Solution (UCS) for NHS South, Central and West

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94df2277-f1a2-41e6-bd21-b163424661f0

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract to Softcat plc for the expansion of a Unified Communications Solution (UCS). This contract was awarded as a result of a selective procurement method from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM3808 Network services 2 Framework, specifically Lot 5 (IP Telephony). The contract, valued at £383,675, commenced on 24th July 2021 and will run until 23rd February 2024. The work will primarily be delivered in the South West of England. The contract was finalised and published on 6th September 2021, following a tender period that closed on 11th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the telecommunications and technology sectors, to engage in public sector contracts within the NHS framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly advantageous to compete for similar future opportunities, as the contract has been identified as suitable for SMEs. Companies that can provide innovative communication solutions and services aligning with health sector needs would be well-positioned to pursue upcoming contracts from NHS SCW.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for support the expansion of a Unified Communications Solution (UCS) for NHS South, Central and West to Softcat plc via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM3808 Network services 2 Framework - Lot 5 (IP Telephony)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da6c16a-a624-44b4-be6f-46411eb8dd3b |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2021 - 23 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £383,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £383,675 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da6c16a-a624-44b4-be6f-46411eb8dd3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da6c16a-a624-44b4-be6f-46411eb8dd3b
  6th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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