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Endpoint port protection and removable media encryption

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 May 2026 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Endpoint Port Protection and Removable Media Encryption licences was conducted by NHS Shared Business Services Limited, based in London, England. The industry category for this procurement is data security software, classified under CPV code 48732000. The contract was concluded using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process concluding on 20th February 2026. The contract period extends from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2029. The procurement falls under the category of goods and was in the award stage as of 7th May 2026. The awarded contract was valued at £14,248.70 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data security software. The provision of specialised licences for endpoint protection and media encryption can be appealing to SMEs looking to expand their footprint within government contracts. Bytes Software Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, indicating potential for other similar-sized companies to engage in such procurement opportunities. Businesses with experience in framework agreements and those capable of delivering high-standard software solutions will find this tender well-suited to their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Endpoint port protection and removable media encryption

Notice Description

The provision of Endpoint Port Protection and Removable Media Encryption licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6125b159-732b-4d27-ad42-f6e43754d3f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98443e6-7529-4702-9388-37a5faae8928
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,248 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,248 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 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
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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