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C379091 BSA Intelligent Email & Data Security Service

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:57

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13 Aug 2025 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS Business Services Authority involves the provision of an Intelligent Email & Data Security Service. This contract falls under the IT software package category and is geographically located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, with the postal code NE15 8NY. It has reached the award stage, with SOFTCAT PLC securing the contract, valued at £72,705. The procurement method was selective, operated as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender end on 14th August 2025, with the contract running from 15th August 2025 until 14th August 2028.

The completion of this tender represents an opportunity for related businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to align their strategic operations with public sector requirements in bespoke IT services. Such contracts open avenues for technological companies adept at developing secure data management systems to expand their influence within the sector. Businesses that specialise in IT security and software packages have the potential to grow by providing innovative solutions aligned with the NHS's operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C379091 BSA Intelligent Email & Data Security Service

Notice Description

This is for the provision of an Intelligent Email & Data Security Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-570427c9-0b9b-4d20-92a8-0bd937882294
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff52bc93-2ed3-4407-8f08-07ae57bb10f2
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,705 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,705 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2028 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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