---
title: "Bluecoat Packetshapers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a69a8511-882d-4c02-a1e5-c2e246ae8d8d"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2022-02-17"
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# Bluecoat Packetshapers

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a69a8511-882d-4c02-a1e5-c2e246ae8d8d

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant executed a tender for the procurement of "Bluecoat Packetshapers" within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. This procurement process reached its award stage on 10th December 2021, with the contract valued at £31,397 and set to commence on 1st April 2022, concluding on 31st March 2023. The procurement method utilised was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period was closed on 26th November 2021.

This awarded contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer innovative solutions and support in software development and internet services. Companies that possess experience in framework agreements and have a track record in delivering IT consultancy services will be particularly well-suited to engage with future similar tenders and expand their business capabilities in this sector.

## Notice

***THIS CONTRACT HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED - C55546 - Bluecoat Packetshapers VIA A FRAMEWORK CALL-OFF***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e34539b-ccf2-4b6a-beba-473cd1aa2ab3 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,397 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,397 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 23:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e34539b-ccf2-4b6a-beba-473cd1aa2ab3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e34539b-ccf2-4b6a-beba-473cd1aa2ab3
  17th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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