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Out of Hours Monitoring and Detection Response

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust covers the 'Out of Hours Monitoring and Detection Response' service within the business services industry, focusing on IT activity monitoring and necessary response. Located in Lincoln, England, this NHS Trust has undertaken a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 30th March 2026, with a total value of GBP 80,784, establishing a contract period from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd February 2028. This process does not target SMEs or VCSEs, indicating it is more suited for larger enterprises.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for large businesses capable of offering robust IT monitoring services. Companies like Softcat plc, which was awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business suited for such opportunities, particularly those with the infrastructure to provide continuous monitoring and rapid response services. Given the nature of the contract, businesses specialising in IT security, and response-oriented services can potentially expand their footprint in the healthcare sector through similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Monitoring and Detection Response

Notice Description

Monitoring of IT activity and responding if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0239703c-3f87-4b95-b9da-e8612a8f9596
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97b51647-b628-47ae-8f4c-0b2e0441573d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,784 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,784 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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