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title: "1578 Palo Alto requirement (Co-Term) for NHS Arden & GEM CSU"
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# 1578 Palo Alto requirement (Co-Term) for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-965bf8c9-4064-4345-9ae4-d37cf5039d6e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "1578 Palo Alto requirement (Co-Term)" has been led by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, located in Derby, England. This tender falls under the industry category of IT software packages and is related to a Call-off from a framework agreement under the Crown Commercial Services: RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services. The procurement method used is selective, and the process has already reached the award stage, with the award being active as of 29 September 2025. The contract runs from 7 March 2024 to 6 March 2027, with the tender period ending on 19 January 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering software solutions. With a contract valued at £675,632.56, this project is well-suited for SMEs, although the awarded supplier, INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, is a large-scale company. The framework nature of the tender implies opportunities for businesses that can demonstrate reliability and a solid track record in delivering hardware, software, and associated services. Companies aiming to partner or engage with larger entities like NHS organisations may find this procurement valuable for establishing reputations and expanding business portfolios within the public sector market in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

1578 Palo Alto requirement (Co-Term) for NHS Arden & GEM CSU Procured using Crown Commercial Services: RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1781c572-4521-4cbc-8469-c889bd33250f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2024 - 6 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £675,632 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), 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

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1781c572-4521-4cbc-8469-c889bd33250f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1781c572-4521-4cbc-8469-c889bd33250f
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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