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C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management v2

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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27 Mar 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded the contract for the "C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management v2" to Sapphire Technologies Limited. This procurement, classified under licence management software package (CPV code 48218000), focuses on the provision of a risk-based vulnerability management platform, aimed at safeguarding the organisation’s digital environment against cyber threats and data breaches. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action, below threshold, with the tender period ending on 20 March 2025. The contract commenced on 21 March 2025 and will run until 20 March 2026, covering services across various regions including the UK, Europe, and globally. The contract is valued at £19,622.55 GBP.

This procurement provides a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity and vulnerability management solutions. As the contract requires a robust and efficient software platform to manage digital security risks effectively, it is well-suited for companies with expertise in developing and maintaining advanced cybersecurity tools. With the NHS being a major public sector client, successful delivery on this contract can enhance the supplier’s reputation and open doors to further opportunities within both the public and private sectors.

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Notice Title

C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management v2

Notice Description

This is for the provision of the vulnerability management software. A risk based vulnerability management platform which uses a variety of tools to keep the organisation's digital environment safe and minimising risk from cyber attacks and data breaches.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdacae46-3173-4286-9ffc-8724294362f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb23b7e-ddcd-43ed-8c4f-3c6379e501cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,622 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,622 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 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
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

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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