---
title: "Maintenance and Support for Cisco, Arc and VCS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0cacaa9-cdd6-4b2e-abc7-be2388473712"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-06-29"
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# Maintenance and Support for Cisco, Arc and VCS

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0cacaa9-cdd6-4b2e-abc7-be2388473712

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract titled "Maintenance and Support for Cisco, Arc and VCS." This contract falls under the category of software package and information systems, specifically for software maintenance and repair services. The contract was awarded on 31 May 2017, with a total value of £51,804.63. The contract period spans from 1 June 2017 to 31 May 2018, with delivery specifically located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method was classified as 'Other'.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software maintenance and IT support services. Companies with expertise in managing and supporting software systems, particularly those experienced with Cisco and similar technologies, would be well-suited to compete for related contracts in the future. As the healthcare sector increasingly relies on robust IT infrastructures, firms positioned to provide these technical services may find a growing demand for their offerings.

## Notice

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust required Block support, including underpinning support. This was for Cisco, ARC and VCS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df91920a-bcfb-40e4-84c3-805c9a7e3b3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,804 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,804 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOCK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2017 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df91920a-bcfb-40e4-84c3-805c9a7e3b3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df91920a-bcfb-40e4-84c3-805c9a7e3b3e
  29th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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