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Vulnerability Management Platform

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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11 Nov 2024 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for a Vulnerability Management Platform to Softcat Plc in support of their continuous vulnerability assurance. This procurement, valued at £120,000, falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems'. The contract, which commenced on 18 December 2024, will run until 17 December 2028, and covers delivery across the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The award date was 21 October 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering robust vulnerability management systems. SMEs were considered suitable, making this an attractive opportunity for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The long-term contract with the high-profile NAO could enhance the business's reputation and provide sustained revenue over multiple years.

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Notice Title

Vulnerability Management Platform

Notice Description

The NAO has awarded a contract to Tenable Vulnerability Management via the vendor Softcat Plc to support with continuous assurance of the NAO vulnerability landscape.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a05469c-daf0-4762-8cc1-726f7bd3d1b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2028 4-5 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
CPT
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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