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title: "Bluecat Renewal 25 - SBS24-117"
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# Bluecat Renewal 25 - SBS24-117

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baa92a32-a1a2-4b50-89ed-47f8ad8abe7c

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services has completed the procurement process titled "Bluecat Renewal 25 - SBS24-117" to acquire Bluecat 45 Virtual Server Maintenance licenses for 12 months. The contract, classified under the industry category of License management software package (48218000), covers delivery within the United Kingdom (postal code DH1 3YG). The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period’s end on 4th February 2025 and the contract period from 28th March 2025 to 27th March 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 23,461.12, with the award made on 5th February 2025 and published on 17th February 2025.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for larger businesses, specifically those adept in supplying specialised software maintenance services, to support the public sector's infrastructure. Large-scale companies skilled in maintaining virtual server licenses will find this tender suitable, although it is not particularly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs. Engaging in such contracts can bolster the supplier's portfolio and foster long-term partnerships with public sector entities like NHS Shared Business Services.

## Notice

NECS has a requirement to purchase Bluecat 45 Virtual Server Maintenance licenses for a period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2417ca4-d91a-4de7-a785-5cb891ebfca2 |
| 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 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,461 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,461 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Adeyfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2417ca4-d91a-4de7-a785-5cb891ebfca2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2417ca4-d91a-4de7-a785-5cb891ebfca2
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7754cb5d-ebf2-4a4e-a141-53c1a5111808
  SBS24-117 - 0AR - Bluecat Renewal 25_Redacted

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