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Provision of Vendor Privileged Access Management

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Feb 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for a Vendor Privileged Access Management (PAM) security solution, with Softcat Plc selected as the supplier. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework, which is slated to expire on 30th September 2028. This award is active as of 20th February 2026, covering a contract period from 30th January 2026 to 14th March 2029. The procurement belongs to the information systems industry category, valued at £59,980, and serves the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender, targeting the software package and information systems industry, offers a substantial opportunity for businesses proficient in access management solutions. Organisations that specialise in security software packages and have experience in working within established frameworks would find this tender particularly advantageous. While the contract was awarded through a framework agreement without competition, businesses with similar capabilities can explore future framework opportunities with NHS trusts to enhance their growth potential and establish long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Vendor Privileged Access Management

Notice Description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract for Vendor Privileged Access Management (PAM) security solution to Softcat by Calling Off without Competition via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework ref: SBS10510 (expiring 30/09/2028). The contract has been awarded for 37.5 Months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0446f2f1-7118-4b7c-b008-fe15ce39c4c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ae6262-5e52-47a1-a909-4bd16fd475d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2029 3-4 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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