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WSFT - IT - Comprehensive cybersecurity solution

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a selective procurement process for a comprehensive cybersecurity solution. This procurement falls under the category of software package and information systems services, and it has been categorised under CPV code 48000000. The contract was awarded to ITB, an SME, on 26th November 2025 and published on 20th March 2026. The contract entails real-time monitoring, threat detection and response analytics, and automated incident responses. The delivery location is specified as Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, with a contract period starting from 1st January 2026 and ending on 31st December 2030. The procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, facilitating efficiency and streamlined processes in acquisition.

This awarded contract represents a significant opportunity for cybersecurity service providers specialising in comprehensive network protection and incident management. With a total contract value of £299,970, the project is ideally suited for businesses offering state-of-the-art, scalable cybersecurity solutions with a robust analytics component. Companies capable of providing cutting-edge technology and rapid response capabilities, particularly those focusing on healthcare systems, can leverage this procurement to expand their influence in the cybersecurity market. The involvement of an SME such as ITB highlights the opportunity for agile businesses to collaborate effectively with large healthcare organisations like the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - IT - Comprehensive cybersecurity solution

Notice Description

IT require a comprehensive cybersecurity solution, that provides real times monitoring across all networks to detect and respond to threats quickly, provides analytics to identify patterns and pinpoint potential threats, and an automated incident response, that reduces time and effort required to mitigate threats

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73cd2ced-e1d4-497e-b760-581a1ebcb240
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/533a382e-8909-41f1-8b25-4d6ce912c404
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£299,970 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,970 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITB

Further Information

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