---
title: "Provision of Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f90f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f90f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)"
published: "2023-09-12"
---

# Provision of Network Services

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f90f

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support Unit (hosted by NHS England) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Network Services. This tender falls under the 'goods' category and focuses on connectivity to the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) and Internet. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with an expected future notice date of 30th October 2023. The location for this procurement is in Durham, United Kingdom, and the buyer is the North of England Commissioning Support Unit (hosted by NHS England).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in network services and technologies to engage with the North of England Commissioning Support Unit. Companies providing solutions for modern ways of working and technologies are well-suited for this tender. The procurement process aims to enhance connectivity for multiple healthcare facilities, GP practices, and corporate sites within the North East and Derbyshire region. Interested parties can access the procurement documents free of charge for further details on the requirements and scope of the project.

## Notice

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) requires connectivity to the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN), the Internet and NECS' data centres.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) requires connectivity to the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN), the Internet and NECS' data centres for 460+ North East GP practices and ICB corporate sites, NECS, NECS customer sites and the 170+ GP & ICB corporate sites of Derby & Derbyshire ICB (D&D). This is currently provided by two Community of Interest Networks that are centred on NECS' data centres. NECS is keen to explore alternative solutions that are suited to more modern ways of working and technologies. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge. The documents and their content should not be reproduced or used for any other purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026905-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 09:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026905-2023
- 1 Sep 2023 at 13:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025831-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/17307354
- https://s1-eu.ariba.com
- https://s1-eu.ariba.com/
- https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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