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title: "842 - Provision of BE Always on VPN and Bitlocker Laptops"
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# 842 - Provision of BE Always on VPN and Bitlocker Laptops

Buyer: SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fa1fdec-5e9a-4860-8538-0f50e8932ade

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## Summary

The NHS East Berkshire CCG has completed a procurement process for the provision of "BE Always on VPN and Bitlocker Laptops," with an award to Dell Corporation Ltd for £44,750, exclusive of VAT. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as hardware. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 14 February 2020. The contract was officially awarded on 6 March 2020, and the delivery was designated to locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in hardware supply and information technology solutions. Companies with expertise in VPN and laptop provisioning, especially those registered under the HTE Framework, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector, particularly those that can meet the specific requirements of the NHS and other public health organisations, should take note of this opportunity to enhance their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

NHS East Berkshire CCG require the hardware as part of their GPiT refresh programme. Approval was sought to award the contract to Dell Corporation PLC for the value of PS44,750.00 exclusive of VAT following an SFI compliant process, in the form of a Direct Award using HTE Terms and Conditions, as listed as part of the HTE Framework Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b5b1ed-9541-4d9a-91b5-5bf20c217236 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2020 - 6 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,750 |
| 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 | SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 1AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2020 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b5b1ed-9541-4d9a-91b5-5bf20c217236

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b5b1ed-9541-4d9a-91b5-5bf20c217236
  17th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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