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Provision of IT Health Check

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority, through NHS Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of IT Health Check." This contract falls under the industry category of computer audit and testing services, specifically aimed at enhancing cyber resilience and compliance with PSN/NHS DSPT standards. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Sapphire Technologies Limited being the selected supplier. The contract is valued at £28,710 and will be executed in London, beginning on 1st February 2026 and ending on 31st January 2027, following a call-off from a framework agreement. This project presents opportunities for service providers in IT security and penetration testing.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT security services, offering a chance to engage with NHS Counter Fraud Authority. As it is awarded through a framework agreement, businesses already part of such frameworks can greatly benefit by optimising their engagements and credentials in public sector cyber resilience. Firms with expertise in security reviews, penetration testing, and compliance reporting are particularly well-suited to thrive, potentially expanding their portfolio and fortifying their position in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Provision of IT Health Check

Notice Description

Provision of annual IT Health Check (ITHC) services for NHS Counter Fraud Authority, including penetration testing, security reviews, and compliance reporting to enhance cyber resilience and meet PSN/NHS DSPT standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b83bc3a-c7cf-4eae-8b75-15566800dd72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703cdec2-b8d9-4203-b1bc-495819310e70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,710 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,710 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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