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KnowBe4 Defend Phishing Licence

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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26 Jan 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), based in London, has completed the procurement for "KnowBe4 Defend Phishing Licence" under the selective procurement method, which is a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software. The tender, classified under the IT software package category, involved the purchase of approximately 1,250 phishing software licences. The procurement covers the region of England in the United Kingdom, with a contract period from the 1st of January 2026 to the 31st of December 2026. The award was made to XMA Ltd on the 18th of December 2025, with the contract being valued at £25,382.50 GBP.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software, particularly those experienced in security software solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given the procurement's suitability for such entities, though large organisations like XMA Ltd have been successful as well. Companies operating within the IT industry can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector and develop innovative phishing defence solutions that align with NICE's stringent security requirements. The procurement also demonstrates the importance of being part of established frameworks such as the CCS framework to gain access to competitive public contracts.

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Notice Title

KnowBe4 Defend Phishing Licence

Notice Description

NICE requires approximately 1250 phishing software licences. Application is through the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67d09cc5-1094-4629-8167-26721c1d6e70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1a02f7-e423-4234-805e-cca3ece89ab2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,382 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,382 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

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