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Enterprise Backup Solution on behalf of NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA)

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Shared Business Services involves an "Enterprise Backup Solution" for the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, under the industry category of "Backup or recovery software package." This selective tendering was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award date of 12th March 2026. The contract is valued at £250,000.57 and will run from 11th March 2026 to 10th March 2030. The project location is London, England, specifically at NHS Counter Fraud Authority, Canary Wharf. The procurement stage is at the awards phase, having completed with Softcat plc being the successful supplier.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those offering backup and recovery solutions. The contract's nature suggests a suitable fit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of ensuring continuity of services in the event of cyber incidents or system failures. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector IT solution space would find such tenders an ideal entry point given the reliance of the healthcare sector on robust cybersecurity measures.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Backup Solution on behalf of NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA)

Notice Description

The NHSCFA's Enterprise Backup Solution to ensure continuity of services in the event of cyber incidents, system failure, or data loss.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329931f4-71d2-4fcb-8e6b-45073c6c33c5
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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