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Penetration Tests 1 - SBS24-077

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS), hosted by NHS England, sought suppliers for strategic technical support in penetration testing and security reviews under tender reference SBS24-077. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72220000 for systems and technical consultancy services, is part of NECS's efforts to maintain a secure IT infrastructure across the NHS. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 6 January 2025, with the contract running from 5 March 2025 to 4 March 2026 in multiple locations, including the UK and various international territories. The awarded contract has a value of £71,600, with NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit as the buyer and Trustmarque Solutions Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security and consultancy services to expand their market reach, particularly those capable of addressing complex security needs within large-scale healthcare settings. Despite the procurement excluding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), established firms with expertise in web application security and penetration testing will find substantial growth prospects in providing robust solutions to safeguard the NHS's critical IT infrastructure. The contract promotes long-term engagement with the public sector, facilitating strategic technical support that is crucial in maintaining high standards of information security within health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration Tests 1 - SBS24-077

Notice Description

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) provides a wide array of support and consultancy services to customers across the North of England, Nationally, and beyond. Supported by an agile and increasing workforce, we are ever more reliant on a seamless IT service. NECS supports and maintains a large ICT infrastructure and portfolio of web applications across the NHS health system and local ICBs. Security is therefore paramount to ensure the integrity and protection of all our infrastructure and data. NECS is therefore seeking a supplier for the provision of strategic technical support for our and web applications for penetration testing and security review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9150243-a608-4df0-aa79-6c89b14b2752
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/646e1ce0-1e72-4c8e-a0d9-80e16cd45e54
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£191,063 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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