Award

Heimdal Patch Management

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2025 at 08:27

Award Notice
Award

27 Jun 2025 at 12:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Heimdal Patch Management software was conducted by NHS England, located in Leeds, with the postal code LS1 4AP. This contract falls under the category of Software-related services, specifically targeting IT software packages, within the United Kingdom. The process reached its Award stage with publication on 2nd July 2025, following the initial award on 17th June 2025. The tender utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and will continue until 31st May 2028. The total awarded contract value was £146,240, compensated in GBP.

This tender presents notable business opportunities, particularly for large-scale IT companies capable of offering comprehensive software-related services. Engaging in this contract can strengthen a company’s portfolio in the public health sector, where NHS England’s long-term contract could facilitate sustained growth and visibility. Firms well-versed in framework agreements and operating within the IT software package market will find this tender especially suitable, as the scope of patch management offers crucial service reliability to significant public institutions like the NHS. While this opportunity may not be ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs due to its scale, larger companies with established frameworks with public sector bodies may find this tender beneficial for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heimdal Patch Management

Notice Description

Procurement of Heimdal Patch Management software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bb51690-563f-439e-a894-0924327f5df0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ae5b91-70f8-4f7a-a7ac-9a7c8386edb7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,284 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£292,524 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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