---
title: "2031 - NECS Cisco Thousand Eyes subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b866"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# 2031 - NECS Cisco Thousand Eyes subscription

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b866

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## Summary

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit has concluded a procurement process for the "2031 - NECS Cisco Thousand Eyes subscription", which involves support services for Cisco ThousandEyes. The involved locations include Durham in the UK, represented by its address at John Snow House. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 20th May 2026, with an end date projected for 12th May 2027. This process involved limited competition and falls below the threshold value. The buying organisation is NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, facilitated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. The main procurement category for this award is goods, specifically license management software packages.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those offering solutions related to licence management and network visibility. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, recognised as an SME, was awarded the contract, which demonstrates the suitability for small and mid-sized enterprises to compete in similar tenders. Companies with experience in providing support services for Cisco products, or those interested in public sector contracts within healthcare, would find this opportunity aligned with their strategic interests. Engaging in such projects could enhance reputation and lead to further collaborations within the public authority sector.

## Notice

Provision of support services relating to Cisco ThousandEyes subscription for NHS North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057712-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,240 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057712-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057712-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17949
  Redacted PO

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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