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Provision of IT Health Vulnerability and Assurance Dashboard

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Aug 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of an IT Health Vulnerability and Assurance Dashboard, awarding the contract to Softcat PLC. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems. Located in the North East of England, the contract was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the SBS Digital Workplace Solution Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. The contract, valued at £71,134, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. The award stage was completed with the contract awarded on 30th July 2025, and the announcement was published on 5th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software services industry, especially those specialising in health sector technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts given the emphasis on innovative digital solutions that can enhance NHS operations. Companies capable of providing robust IT infrastructures and assurances in software security will find ideal prospects for collaboration and growth through similar engagements. Additionally, being part of a framework agreement allows businesses to streamline the contracting process, paving the way for future procurement opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of IT Health Vulnerability and Assurance Dashboard

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for the IT Health Vulnerability and Assurance Dashboard. This is a 36 Month contract awarded via SBS Digital Workplace Solution Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cef6b553-3c92-4e6b-ab35-a0f9b0669dcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5dbd30-9668-42c0-8e2b-1d41ea8bfd72
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£71,134 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,134 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Support
Contact Email
procurement.support@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01915692892

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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