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C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the renewal of vulnerability management software under the title "C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management". This process falls under the industry category of IT software, specifically license management software packages. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as a single tender action below threshold. The contract period starts on 21 March 2025 and ends on 20 March 2026, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 19,622.55. The tender closed on 20 March 2025. This procurement is highly relevant to SMEs, though not for VCSEs, and includes delivery locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and elsewhere worldwide.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software services, particularly in the niche of license management and vulnerability management. SMEs are especially encouraged to engage, benefiting from the direct procurement method that streamlines the competition to selected capable providers. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive IT solutions, vulnerability assessments, and software management will find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. Successful engagement in such contracts will not only create a revenue stream but also enhance the company's portfolio in the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management

Notice Description

600 renewal of vulnerabilities management. 300 users to vulnerability management and 300 user to web scanning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62777e41-61ff-4c7f-be89-105a8d8d4da1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c41949-a629-45a9-8747-bed0b8830ab5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,622 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,622 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Angela McQueen
Contact Email
angela.mcqueen@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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