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title: "SAS Licenses and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc765603-57f4-4a08-9d1f-3ffeba2392b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST"
published: "2017-07-26"
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# SAS Licenses and Support

Buyer: BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc765603-57f4-4a08-9d1f-3ffeba2392b8

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the supply and support of SAS Licenses by Blood Services South West, located in Bristol, England. The contract, valued at £118,000, was awarded following a restricted procedure tender that concluded on 26th May 2017. The contract is set to begin on 1st August 2017 and will run until 31st July 2019. This tender is classified under the Software supply services category, making it highly relevant to firms that provide software and IT service solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for large-scale IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in software licensing and support, as well as firms capable of delivering maintenance services. Businesses that can offer innovative recommendations for extended support services are particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of Blood Services South West as the buyer enhances the credibility of this contract, indicating a steady demand for professional IT services in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Support and Maintenance of NHSBT's existing server based SAS licensing model, and offer recommendations for extended support services to add value to the overall service proposition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a36d8c3-544f-4562-85d0-bb1ddfd18e2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,000 |
| 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 | BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2017 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a36d8c3-544f-4562-85d0-bb1ddfd18e2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a36d8c3-544f-4562-85d0-bb1ddfd18e2d
  26th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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