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WSFT - IT - Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 May 2026 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of a Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform encompassing inventory management, risk mitigation, and attack detection response. Categorised under IT services, this selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting stage has reached the award phase, with Softcat plc emerging as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £186,000, commences on 15th March 2026 and runs until 14th March 2029. Key geographical focus is in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, with the postal code IP33 2QZ as a point of reference. While the tender period concluded on 15th January 2026, the award was formally announced on 11th May 2026, marking the status as complete.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly firms with expertise in cybersecurity solutions tailored to healthcare environments. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity platforms that include robust inventory and risk management systems will find this contract highly suitable. Although the procurement method restricts participation primarily to entities within existing framework agreements, large enterprises similar to Softcat plc are well-positioned to benefit from the scale and scope of the contract, enhancing their portfolio and strengthening their positioning within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - IT - Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform

Notice Description

Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform including Inventory, Risk Mitigation and Attack detection response

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-360df2bf-5dda-4e10-924d-d85f7bf13b55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5aa68ff-1d1d-430d-b733-6cc5bda9e219
Current Stage
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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