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482524724969854 - Automated Security Validation

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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03 Apr 2024 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The award for the procurement process titled "482524724969854 - Automated Security Validation" has been granted to Bluefort Security Ltd by N H S Shared Business Services. The procurement stage was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 25th March 2024 to 24th March 2027, with a total value of £175,935 GBP for on-premise cyber security validation services focused on vulnerability scanning and control validation. The location for delivery is specified as E14 4PU in England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those in the computer audit and testing services industry category, to provide automated security validation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation. The procurement method details a selective approach, including risk-based remediation and prioritisation along with all attacks surface management. Interested businesses should align their offerings with the technical requirements of the tender and have experience in delivering similar services to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

482524724969854 - Automated Security Validation

Notice Description

On-Premise cyber security validation platform allowing for Vulnerability scanning, Control Validation, 100% Automation, Agentless Setup with the real-world, Controlled Exploitations (no simulation), Risk based remediation and prioritisation and All Attacks Surface Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3fb6202-2cd0-4b5b-8646-63ea9c61cd84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a45494-2d1b-4327-860c-e7b5eb4a00c0
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,935 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,935 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2027 2-3 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORT SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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