Scope
Reference
C355556
Description
Renewal of bespoke support for HPE Hardware / MS APS platform currently provided by ACS Technologies. Contract is required to ensure continued bespoke support provision for a further year whilst the system hosted on the hardware/platform is migrated to Cloud and then the hardware decommissioned.
Contract 1. HPE Support 2025
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £155,937.05 excluding VAT
- £187,124.46 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 May 2025 to 13 May 2026
- 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Bespoke support service required for HPE hardware hosting Microsoft APS platform. Hardware is to be decommissioned in 2025/26 as the system will be migrated to cloud service provider. It is justified under Section 41 (1) (a) and paragraph 6 (b) of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 on the basis that there are no reasonable alternatives for the provision of this service.
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial Enquiries
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government