# NECS F5 Big IP Virtual Edition Subscription Renewal

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT](/buyers/nhs-south-central-and-west-commissioning-support-unit/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Softcat PLC](/contract-winners/softcat/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £21,269
- Tender value: £21,269
- Award date: 26 March 2026
- Published: 8 April 2026
- Contract start: 1 May 2026
- Contract end: 30 April 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 7f38e1bb-b2af-4492-af87-6c6672ed4438-891903
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7f5ff87-a028-4c95-a6df-238b5e45d628

## Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit \(SCW\) has awarded a contract for F5 Big IP Virtual Edition subscription to Softcat PLC on behalf of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit \(Hosted by NHS England\) \. This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services \(CCS\) RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 3: Software\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f38e1bb-b2af-4492-af87-6c6672ed4438-891903)