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VM Data Platform

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UKK23, TA15DA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Vicky Matthews

Contact Email: vicky.matthews@somersetft.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
152079.2 GBP
Published
09 Jan 2026, 12:35
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
48730000 - Security software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Softcat PLC
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of VM Data Platform

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Provision of VM Data Platform for NHS Somerset against the NHS Shared Business Service framework

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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