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NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Implementation

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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19 Feb 2025 at 07:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has concluded a procurement process titled "NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Implementation" within the Systems Consultancy Services industry. The contract, valued at £33,000, has been awarded to tmc3 Limited. The process involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates to note include the tender period end date on 16th December 2024, the award date on 16th December 2024, and the contract period from 27th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The project location is NHS SBS, based in London, postcode E14 4PU.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in cyber security, systems consultancy, and computer support services to collaborate with NHS SBS. The requirements involve analysis and assistance with the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and CAF for 2024-25, as well as producing a roadmap for future compliance. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to take part in similar opportunities, which can drive business expansion and increase industry presence through high-profile public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Implementation

Notice Description

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) provides a way of assessing the cyber risks to essential NHS functions, looking at how these are managed, and which organisation will be responsible. As part of the CAF, the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is required to submit supporting evidence for a compliant submission to the NHS DSPT-CAF return for 2024-25. NHS Counter Fraud Authority are seeking to procure support with the following requirements: * Analysis of the NHSCFA Position regarding NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and CAF requirements for 2024-25. * Assistance, alongside NHSCFA teams to collect, prepare & submit evidence required to form a compliant submission to the NHS DSPT-CAF return for 2024-25. * Produce a roadmap to improve NHSCFA position in meeting DSPT-CAF requirements for future years, initially Baseline then Enhanced CAF requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f63cbf6d-9d5e-45e8-952f-60da52fb4da9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1c519f-cbea-4429-ab73-2ace0d2c5789
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TMC3

Further Information

Notice Documents

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