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Fully Managed Data and Cyber Recovery

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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04 Jul 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the award phase of its tender titled "Fully Managed Data and Cyber Recovery", a project that falls under the services category, specifically data security software. This procurement process, initiated on the basis of a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, aims to establish robust backup services to safeguard NHS BSA's data against cyber threats. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, the contract involves delivery across a wide array of regions, including Europe and British Overseas Territories. The process began with the tender ending on 24 March 2024, and the contract term spans from 26 March 2024 to 25 March 2027, with the award dated 25 July 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in data security and cyber recovery. The awarded contract, valued at £2,327,251.28, was obtained by SOFTCAT PLC, a prominent large-scale supplier. Given the suitability for SMEs, businesses that offer innovative data security solutions can leverage such opportunities to gain access to the healthcare sector and broader international markets. The scope and nature of the contract underscore potential collaboration prospects, particularly for firms capable of delivering comprehensive cyber recovery services that align with NHS BSA's stringent security protocols.

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Notice Title

Fully Managed Data and Cyber Recovery

Notice Description

Fully Managed back up service for data recovery and cyber security. To provide a immutable copy of NHS BSA's data as well as cyber recovery capabilities within the back up environment should the first lines of defence, such as end point and core infrastructures security, be breached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0872c699-df39-4497-9dbf-5fc66d2add6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25e307e6-9602-4998-b3b7-4a6d9dd5853e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,327,251 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,327,251 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2024 - 25 Mar 2027 2-3 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NHS BSA Commercial Team
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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