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title: "APS Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cca09101-1fc5-4e98-9b19-80006c99a957"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS IMPROVEMENTS"
published: "2017-10-02"
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# APS Upgrade

Buyer: NHS IMPROVEMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cca09101-1fc5-4e98-9b19-80006c99a957

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Improvements as the buying organisation, undertaking the tender titled "APS Upgrade." This project falls under the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development, and is located in London, postcode SE1 8UG. The procurement method is selective, with details indicating that it is a call-off from a framework agreement under the CCS framework RM3733 Technology Products 2. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2017, and the contract itself is scheduled to run from 31st March 2017 to 30th March 2018, with a contract value of £259,402.13.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and support. Companies with experience in implementing hardware upgrades and providing ongoing support would be well-suited to compete. Given that this contract has already been awarded to Software Box Ltd, similar businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector should keep a close eye on future related contracts from NHS Improvements and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

Microsoft 12 month Support Contract of hardware HPE CS300 APS Upgrade Kit under CCS framework RM3733 Technology Products 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a23844-bae2-4dac-a31f-89df19bb6e45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £259,402 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,402 |
| 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 IMPROVEMENTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2017 at 17:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a23844-bae2-4dac-a31f-89df19bb6e45
- 20 Apr 2017 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a23844-bae2-4dac-a31f-89df19bb6e45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a23844-bae2-4dac-a31f-89df19bb6e45
  2nd October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/012daa69-d3e6-451f-b3fc-39e2247315e8
  Call-Off Contract

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