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Cyber: Red Team Tooling: Cobalt Strike

NHS ENGLAND

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06 Aug 2025 at 15:55

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Cyber: Red Team Tooling: Cobalt Strike - Renewal 2025". This procurement, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000), was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, with the procurement reaching the award stage on 4th August 2025. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, servicing locations in Leeds, United Kingdom (postal code LS1 6AE). The total value of the contract is £62,254.62, while the minimum value was estimated at £20,751.54.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the development and supply of software and information systems, particularly those keen on collaborating with large health organisations like NHS England. Although awarded to a large supplier, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider building expertise in similar domains to compete effectively in future tenders. Engaging with such prestigious contracts can help businesses establish credibility, pave the way for partnerships, and bolster growth through access to larger markets and sophisticated clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber: Red Team Tooling: Cobalt Strike

Notice Description

Cyber: Red Team Tooling: Cobalt Strike - Renewal 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09e2a682-fd26-418c-89ed-b57525928e19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a11df1e-7a63-4596-8f6a-7a11aa87405c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,254 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,254 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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