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title: "Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops License Agreement"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops License Agreement

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f96330cc-1c67-45c0-bb73-4bf7fc48b79c

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has completed a selective procurement process to renew its Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops Licence Agreement. This procurement falls under the industry category of license management software development services, with a CPV classification of 72212218. The contract value amounts to £509,814, and it spans from 15 February 2025 to 14 February 2028. The procurement method adopted was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting this renewal. The contract is managed from NHSBT’s location in Bristol but has delivery addresses globally, including regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on cloud-based systems and licence management services. Companies like Specialist Computer Centres, the supplier awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their expertise in managing comprehensive software solutions. While the procurement stage has reached the award phase, the call-off nature of the contract highlights potential future opportunities for businesses seeking to secure similar agreements within the NHS framework. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector IT services market can greatly benefit from engaging with such contracts.

## Notice

NHSBT has been using Citrix since 1999 and two of its major CNI's, Pulse & Hematos are presented to the end user using this technology. In 2022, NHSBT purchased a three-year subscription with Citrix, including two years Hybrid Rights. During the first two years, this allowed NHSBT to utilise both on-premise and Citrix Cloud (DaaS) implementations. In February 2024 NHSBT migrated the on-premise management infrastructure into Citrix Cloud (DaaS) resulting in a cost avoidance of circa PS100k. This procurement aims to continue to utilise Citrix Cloud (DaaS) to manage the NHSBT Citrix estate by renewing the licences that underpin this technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d202ac4-047a-479c-a438-a45ea06ef5f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £509,814 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £509,814 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d202ac4-047a-479c-a438-a45ea06ef5f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d202ac4-047a-479c-a438-a45ea06ef5f0
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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