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C327137 Incident Response and Forensic Standby

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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15 Jan 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "C327137 Incident Response and Forensic Standby." This contract, which falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000), focuses on cyber security incident response and forensic standby services. The tender was initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period will run from 19 December 2024 to 18 December 2026. The main location of delivery is Newcastle upon Tyne, with a postal code NE15 8NY, in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 18 December 2024, and the award was published on 15 January 2025, marking the procurement stage as Awarded. The contract has a total value of £80,974.42.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to grow by offering specialised services in cyber security and IT consulting. Given the scope of the contract and its focus on incident response and forensics, businesses with expertise in these areas stand to benefit greatly. The awarded supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, is a large-scale organisation, indicating that both large and small enterprises have the potential to compete effectively in similar future procurements. This contract also underscores the growing need for robust cyber security services within the public sector, presenting ongoing opportunities for companies in the IT services industry.

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Notice Title

C327137 Incident Response and Forensic Standby

Notice Description

Cyber security incident response and forensic standby contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71551905-acba-4c4f-be11-0368bf5d3874
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb23cbee-26f9-4419-9f44-ea4c3b37c1b4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
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
£80,974 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,974 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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