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title: "F5 Support Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2019-08-28"
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# F5 Support Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7b16435-2a7e-4776-a19d-18464b3199f8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, which has awarded a contract titled "F5 Support Contract" in the healthcare services industry. The contract, valued at £76,414, provides 24/7 support for the Buyer’s F5 infrastructure and falls under the category of information systems and servers. The tender was initiated through a direct award method, with the contract period starting from 22nd June 2019 and ending on 21st June 2020. The tender period concluded on 3rd June 2019, and the contract is currently listed as active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in infrastructure support and information systems. Companies that align with the scale of the awarded supplier, Softcat plc, and are able to provide round-the-clock support would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with organisations like the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust could facilitate further collaboration and growth in the public sector.

## Notice

12 months support with response 24x7 for the Buyer's F5 infrastructure HTE Framework 01525.1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8411e952-495e-4912-a012-6bd613a84e5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2019 - 21 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,414 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,414 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2019 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8411e952-495e-4912-a012-6bd613a84e5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8411e952-495e-4912-a012-6bd613a84e5a
  28th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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