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Managed Vulnerability and Threat-Led Intelligence Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Managed Vulnerability and Threat-Led Intelligence Service" has been concluded by NHS Blood and Transplant, a buying organisation located in Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process was in the award stage as of the date published on 20th March 2026. Relevant dates include the end of the tender period on 15th January 2026 and the start of the contract period on 23rd January 2026, extending until 23rd January 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in vulnerability management and threat intelligence. Although the agreement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, large firms, such as Softcat plc, the awarded supplier, would find this contract fitting as it involves consulting and software development within the IT sphere. Firms with expertise in delivering comprehensive IT solutions and recommendations would be highly suitable to pursue similar opportunities, allowing them to expand their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Vulnerability and Threat-Led Intelligence Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Managed Vulnerability Management and Threat-Led Intelligence Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c299fff-9750-48ba-afcb-634d0ee35e8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86bf913-2822-478b-a039-9f7f2183f0ac
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,089 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,125 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2028 2-3 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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