Softcat Secures Strategic Position on £2.5 Billion NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework

Marlow, UK – 31 October 2025 – Leading IT infrastructure provider, Softcat Plc, has been awarded a place on the newly launched NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework (SBS10510), a £2.5 billion initiative designed to modernise digital infrastructure across the UK public sector.

This framework, which runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, with an optional 12-month extension, enables NHS and wider public sector organisations to procure IT solutions from a select group of trusted suppliers. Softcat’s inclusion reinforces its reputation as a reliable partner in delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions.

Empowering Public Sector Transformation

The framework covers a broad spectrum of IT services, including:

• Data centre infrastructure
• Networking and security products
• End-user computing hardware and software
• Bespoke software applications
• Professional services and training 

Softcat’s appointment supports the UK Government’s ambition to build a digitally enabled NHS and public sector, capable of delivering smarter, more efficient services.

Public sector organisations working with Softcat through this framework will benefit from:

Simplified Procurement

• Direct Award capability allows customers to engage Softcat without running a mini competition, saving time and resources.
• Procurement is fully compliant with Public Contracts Regulations.

Long-Term Value

• Five-year call-off periods enable longer contracts, helping organisations realise a return on investment and secure sustainable pricing. 

Bundled Solutions

• Softcat can prime strategic partners, offering end-to-end solutions that combine hardware, software, and services tailored to specific organisational needs.

Digital Innovation Readiness

• Supports adoption of emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and virtual care platforms, helping organisations modernise legacy infrastructure and improve service delivery.

Expert Support

• Softcat’s dedicated public sector team offers strategic guidance, technical expertise, and access to over 400 specialist technology partners. 

 Adam Rice, Public Sector Sales Director at Softcat, said, “Securing a place on this framework is a testament to our continued commitment to the public sector. We’re proud to be part of a programme that enables real digital transformation across the NHS and beyond. Our goal is to make technology accessible, sustainable, and impactful — and this framework gives us the platform to do just that.”

Billy Smith, Sales Manager for Healthcare and Local Government at Softcat, said, “This framework is a fantastic opportunity to deepen our partnerships across the NHS and wider public sector. We’re ready to help organisations modernise their infrastructure, improve service delivery, and unlock the full potential of digital innovation.”

About Softcat:  

Softcat is an FTSE 250 listed IT infrastructure solutions provider, with people and passion at the heart of its success. Put simply, it helps organisations find the right IT infrastructure for their needs, procure and implement it for them, as well as deliver a range of ongoing support and managed services. These include software licensing, workplace technology, networking, security, cloud, and datacentre.  

Softcat partners with hundreds of different software and hardware vendors to bring the latest and broadest range of technology to our customers, as well as numerous specialist service providers to augment the capabilities of its growing in-house teams.  

Softcat has ten offices and operates in six markets, including the UK and Ireland.   

Website: https://www.softcat.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/softcat/   
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Softcat