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Managed Security Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Jul 2025 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Managed Security Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult" has been completed, with an award made to Softcat Plc. Managed by the Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Limited, this tender was under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with a focus on managed detection and response services. It was executed in line with the NHS SBS Digital Solutions framework, representing a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement spanned delivery within England and had a tender period ending on 7 January 2025. The contract, valued at £195,000, is set to run from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and managed IT services, particularly those adept at deploying effective Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools with rapid deployment across diverse operating systems. Enterprises within England that possess capabilities in software and information system solutions can find growth opportunities via such contracts, especially those conducive to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Given that Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, businesses aiming to compete in similar procurement processes can observe and build upon strategies tailored for framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Security Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult required a managed detection and response and for an effective EDR tool. The EDR provision was evaluated on the basis of Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), ease and speed of deployment within the Windows, Mac and Linux estate, detection capabilities (as scored by MITRE ATT&CK evaluations). The tender was ran as a competition under the NHS SBS Digital Solutions framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f06be353-b062-4240-b63c-b1fb2d458a79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8515546f-69d6-4e24-8ccd-028b8378fd20
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 2-3 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
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 4TG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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