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title: "Virtual Private Network (VPN) Software"
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buyer: "ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD"
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# Virtual Private Network (VPN) Software

Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec529c16-7073-4987-a6fc-274335fc2148

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## Summary

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has successfully awarded a contract for Virtual Private Network (VPN) Software under the crown commercial service’s G-Cloud 14 framework, with Healthroam Limited selected as the preferred supplier. The procurement falls within the IT services category (CPV: 72000000) and is designated for the East of England region. The procurement process was carried out through a selective and compliant call-off from a framework agreement, marking the award stage of this contract. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to run until 30th March 2028, with the possibility of a 24-month extension, bringing the total aggregate value to £103,680, inclusive of VAT.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in remote network solutions, particularly those that can offer innovative IT services for healthcare environments. Companies classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete for such contracts under frameworks like this, due to the sector’s increasing need for agile and adaptable IT solutions that facilitate operational resilience and cross-site collaboration. Firms equipped to deliver secure, user-friendly VPN solutions could leverage this chance to establish or enhance their reputation in the public sector, providing cutting-edge services to NHS organizations.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority (NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board) has awarded a Call-Off Contract for provision of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Software in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (which are the regulations under which the Framework Agreement was established prior to Procurement Act 2023 coming into force (24th Feb 2025)), using via a compliant Call-Off under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2: Cloud Software. As a result of the evaluation undertaken in accordance with the Framework Guidance and Rules, Healthroam Limited - was selected as Preferred Bidder for their Healthroam Remote provision. This is a cloud-based, always-on remote access VPN service designed for the NHS. It enables secure, encrypted connectivity to HSCN and other NHS systems using passwordless single sign-on-including integration with NHSMail-for clinicians and staff working off-site. It eliminates the delays and administration associated with traditional VPNs, allowing fast setup and self-enrolment on any device (Windows, macOS, and optionally iOS/Android) with minimal IT support. Healthroam Remote is primarily used to: - Provide reliable remote or roaming access for GPs, locums, and mobile NHS teams, - Support cross-site collaboration and integrated care by enabling users to access systems seamlessly across different trusts and care settings, - Enhance operational resilience, reducing administrative overheads and removing barriers caused by credential/token delays The contract commences 01st April 2025 and expires 30th March 2028 with an option to extend for a further 24 months until 30th March 2030. The aggregate contract value awarded is PS103,680 including VAT (PS20,736 per annum). The Procurement Act guidance (Guidance: transitional and saving arrangements (HTML) - GOV.UK) states that any contracts awarded through a framework agreement under the previous legislation will continue to be managed in accordance with that legislation. As such, this call-off contract awarded under RM1557.14 - G Cloud 14 Framework that was established on 29/10/2024 under the PCR 15 will continue to require publication of the relevant notices for that framework under the PCR 15 until the call-off contract is terminated (for whatever reason), even if the framework itself has ended. This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements for sub-central contracting authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts where the contract value is at least PS30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the PCR 15.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9732ad85-dd2e-497d-8a9e-7503e6b1cf64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,680 |
| 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 | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | BASILDON, ESSEX |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS14 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Fryerns |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHROAM LIMITED - HEALTHROAM REMOTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9732ad85-dd2e-497d-8a9e-7503e6b1cf64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9732ad85-dd2e-497d-8a9e-7503e6b1cf64
  17th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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