Planning

W44511 RFI [Pre Proc] (CFA) Intelligent Email & Data Security Service

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 19:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is initiating a procurement process for an intelligent email and data security service, classified under the IT software package industry category. This request for information (RFI) is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 20 April 2025. The NHSCFA, an organisation dedicated to combating fraud within the NHS, will use this RFI to explore services and products available in the market and potential procurement frameworks. The services to be procured will cater to a wide range of locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, and beyond.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in IT, security software development, and license management software packages. Businesses suited for this RFI are those with a strong portfolio in secure email and data transfer technologies, capable of offering innovative and effective solutions that align with NHSCFA's mission to protect NHS resources. Large enterprises with experience in providing similar services and products, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are encouraged to engage due to the scale and complexity of the services required. Potential suppliers can benefit by positioning themselves as key partners in the NHS's ongoing efforts to prevent economic crime and enhance data security.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W44511 RFI [Pre Proc] (CFA) Intelligent Email & Data Security Service

Notice Description

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is a health authority charged with identifying, investigating and preventing fraud and other economic crime within the NHS and the wider health group. As a health authority focused entirely on counter fraud work, the NHSCFA is independent from other NHS bodies and directly accountable to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). According to our latest estimate, the NHS is vulnerable to PS1.264 billion worth of fraud each year (source NHSCFA Strategic Intelligence Assessment 2023). The mission of the organisation is to lead the fight against fraud affecting the NHS and wider health service, and protect vital resources intended for patient care. As an intelligence-led organisation, the NHSCFA will use information from a wide range of sources to build a better understanding of the fraud risks faced by the NHS and develop creative, innovative and proportionate solutions to tackle fraud. The NHSCFA use complex algorithms and data mining tools as a means to identify both normal behaviour and outliers in NHS data, within which fraudulent behaviour can be found. The resulting analyses are used to support ongoing investigations as well as inform the intelligence picture and guide fraud prevention steps. One of the products used by the NHSCFA is egress technology, which allows for the secure transfer of email and data. The incumbent supplier is currently Egress Software Technology Ltd. The NHSCFA is looking to run an RFI to understand what similar services and products available and possible procurement routes within market are (e.g. frameworks). This is to prepare the NHSCFA for an upcoming procurement mid-2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01f76ff1-b33c-4545-83ff-476eb175ecd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/970216f2-0b68-43aa-8e62-7bbe7cef33f8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

48517000 - IT software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Angela McQueen
Contact Email
angela.mcqueen@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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