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title: "NENC Bluecat Renewal"
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# NENC Bluecat Renewal

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb47b654-6250-4e92-bead-12eeab9c9fc0

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has concluded a procurement process for the renewal of Bluecat Virtual Server Maintenance Licences, with the contract awarded to Bechtle Limited. Acting on behalf of the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, this contract was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework, specifically Lot 3, covering IT software packages. The tender, identified as "NENC Bluecat Renewal," falls within the procurement category of goods and caters to regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement under PCR2015. The contract period spans from 28 March 2026 to 27 March 2027, with an award date of 10 March 2026, and an award notice published on 11 March 2026. The tender specified support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in IT software maintenance and services, particularly those with expertise in virtual server management. Bechtle Limited, a recognised supplier classified as an SME, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating potential pathways for similarly scaled firms to engage with healthcare commissioning support units across various English regions. Companies specialising in software solutions and maintenance services, especially those capable of leveraging framework agreements, will find similar tenders beneficial in expanding their market presence within the public health sector. The structured nature of the purchasing process via the CCS framework can aid businesses in streamlining their approaches towards securing public contracts.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Bluecat Virtual Server Maintenance Licences to Bechtle Limited on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) . This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 3: Software under PCR2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b977bf-b9ad-40f7-9b6a-003962b9b09c |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,245 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,245 |
| 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 | BECHTLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 09:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b977bf-b9ad-40f7-9b6a-003962b9b09c
- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b977bf-b9ad-40f7-9b6a-003962b9b09c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b977bf-b9ad-40f7-9b6a-003962b9b09c
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d16ab3b4-edcd-4ee8-8635-2cb5d5923658

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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