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title: "NECS F5 Big IP Virtual Edition Subscription Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7f5ff87-a028-4c95-a6df-238b5e45d628"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# NECS F5 Big IP Virtual Edition Subscription Renewal

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7f5ff87-a028-4c95-a6df-238b5e45d628

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW), operating on behalf of the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, successfully awarded a contract for the renewal of the F5 Big IP Virtual Edition subscription to Softcat PLC. This procurement process was classified under the software package and information systems category, procured through a selective method via the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2, Lot 3: Software. The contract, valued at GBP 21,268.70, covers services across regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, with the contract period set from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software solutions sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the framework agreement allows pre-qualified suppliers to bid for such contracts efficiently. Businesses that specialise in delivering reliable and innovative software solutions tailored for healthcare systems could greatly benefit from engaging in similar tenders. The focus on SMEs underlines a commitment to support the growth and competitiveness of smaller suppliers within the industry.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for F5 Big IP Virtual Edition subscription to Softcat PLC on behalf of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (Hosted by NHS England) . This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 3: Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f38e1bb-b2af-4492-af87-6c6672ed4438 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,268 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,268 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 07:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f38e1bb-b2af-4492-af87-6c6672ed4438
- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f38e1bb-b2af-4492-af87-6c6672ed4438

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f38e1bb-b2af-4492-af87-6c6672ed4438
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/306c1413-8e9b-4268-9274-d8c14cada79c

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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