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title: "NECS Re-procurement Data Centre (Pulsant)"
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# NECS Re-procurement Data Centre (Pulsant)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be3a8dd6-7b7e-4e48-8211-13e947890fe9

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for data storage services, awarding the contract to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd to support the North of England Care System. This procurement, within the services category, covers regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 149,281.92, spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2. The procurement was initiated with the tender and transitioned to the award stage on 6th January 2026, with publication of contract details on 30th January 2026.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering data storage solutions. Businesses focusing on digital infrastructure and services may find this engagement particularly promising. The completion of this award demonstrates avenues for SMEs to leverage framework agreements, facilitating streamlined access to significant public sector markets. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, acting as the supplier, underscores the potential for companies adept at providing IT solutions in consistent and reliable ways to support large-scale healthcare systems.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Data Centre (Pulsant) to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd on behalf of North of England Care System Support (NECS). This requirement has been procured via Shared Business services (SBS) Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Reference: SBS10510.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbdd192-d8f1-4b19-a9b8-b599e3661a1c |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,281 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,281 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 13:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbdd192-d8f1-4b19-a9b8-b599e3661a1c
- 5 Feb 2026 at 08:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbdd192-d8f1-4b19-a9b8-b599e3661a1c
- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbdd192-d8f1-4b19-a9b8-b599e3661a1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbdd192-d8f1-4b19-a9b8-b599e3661a1c
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/741823b9-3205-4ef6-b6c5-48804ec74f39

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

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