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Cyber-Security Software

GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, focused on acquiring a Cyber-Security Software package under the CPV classification 48730000 (Security software package). The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award issued on 21st March 2025. The procurement stage is currently at 'Award'. Noteworthy dates include the end of the tender period on 21st March 2025, and the publication of award details on 24th March 2025. The value of the contract is £73,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in cyber-security solutions, particularly those focused on multi-factor authentication (MFA) and service account protection. SMEs stand a good chance in this procurement as the suitability criteria favours small and medium enterprises. BlueFort Security Limited has been selected as the supplier, indicating the relevance and preference for firms with established expertise and reliability in delivering essential security software packages. This award could establish a significant partnership and open doors for future contracts within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Cyber-Security Software

Notice Description

BlueFort Evolve Essential delivered by Silverfort "Essential" Platform BlueFort Silverfort for MFA BlueFort Silverfort for Service Account Protection Period - 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ebf649b-7a0f-47b4-97a8-e46262109401
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712d67ab-c349-46dd-bd23-346d2c61edbb
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
megan.nixon2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORT SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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