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title: "Bluefort Evolve F5 Renewal and Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2956eb4-7d70-4e38-a68c-c1ec51018649"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-01-04"
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# Bluefort Evolve F5 Renewal and Upgrade

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2956eb4-7d70-4e38-a68c-c1ec51018649

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## Summary

The NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has awarded the contract for the Bluefort Evolve F5 Renewal and Upgrade project. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £124,635 in GBP, with a contract period starting on September 2, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2026. The procurement stage was an award, and the tender was completed on September 1, 2023.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the office and computing machinery industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability for SMEs highlighted in the tender details. Interested businesses should consider the North Shields location with postal code NE27 0QJ when planning their bids. For more information, contact Paul Greenwood at NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST via email at Paul.greenwood@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk or telephone at 07747 797572.

## Notice

Bluefort Evolve F5 renewal and upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5375a1-91ab-422a-bb90-e3c042445a97 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,635 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2024 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5375a1-91ab-422a-bb90-e3c042445a97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5375a1-91ab-422a-bb90-e3c042445a97
  4th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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