Award

C378583 (CFA) Intelligent Email & Data Security Service

NHS COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 10:54

Award Notice
Award

13 Aug 2025 at 10:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority has completed the procurement process for the Intelligent Email & Data Security Service, valued at £80,846.75. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it falls under the IT software package category. The procurement addresses services located in London, with the postal code E14 4PU. The contract award was finalised on 28th July 2025, and it spans from 31st July 2025 to 30th July 2028. The award notice was published on 14th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive email and data protection solutions. Although the procurement process is complete, understanding such requirements is valuable for future opportunities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this type of contract particularly relevant, though the successful supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, is a large-scale enterprise. Staying informed about similar tenders could help businesses to prepare and position themselves effectively for future bids within the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C378583 (CFA) Intelligent Email & Data Security Service

Notice Description

This is for the provision of an Intelligent Email & Data Security Service on behalf of NHS Counter Fraud Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d48bfc2c-55de-4493-a435-a9b7e8390b2f
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,846 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,846 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 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 COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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