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C346551 - MFA Solution

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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10 Apr 2025 at 20:20

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood & Transplant has completed a procurement process for the delivery of a Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) Solution in the field of information technology services. The contract, titled "C346551 - MFA Solution," falls under the CPV classification 72222300 and is valued at £277,590. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was concluded on 18th February 2025, with a contract period running from 10th March 2025 to 10th March 2028. The location of the services will be primarily in Bristol, UK, with a postal code of BS34 7QH. The buyer for this contract is identified as NHS Blood & Transplant, with key contact Gregory Burrows-Delbarry.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and authentication technologies, particularly those with a robust capability in providing comprehensive MFA solutions. Although the suitability criteria specified that the opportunity was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with experience in delivering high-security IT services in medical or governmental sectors would have been well-suited to compete. The selected supplier, Communications C-Stem, showcases a successful partnership likely beneficial for businesses seeking similar contracts within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C346551 - MFA Solution

Notice Description

Multi Factor Authentication Solution Additional information: Multi Factor Authentication Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1362f48-62f1-45fc-9f4c-ac5edf75be56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ae483-74c4-4a5d-a406-18537b4425ad
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£277,590 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,590 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2028 3-4 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
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNICATIONS C-STEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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