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Cyber Security Canary

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jul 2025 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has procured a Cyber Security Canary Honeypot as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance data security. This procurement process falls under the public authority's central government category and was executed using a direct procurement method, without competition, due to its below-threshold status. The contract was signed on 31 March 2025 and will be active from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with THINKST APPLIED RESEARCH (PTY) LTD delivering the goods. The project enhances IT security capabilities within the region UKF, highlighting the hospital's commitment to protecting sensitive information.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data security solutions, particularly those adept in software packages like Canary Honeypots. Although the procurement followed a direct method, indicating a selection without competition, it signals the growing demand in the cybersecurity market, suggesting potential further opportunities for other providers. Large-scale businesses skilled in delivering innovative security software and solutions will find this sector promising for expansion, especially entities aiming to serve healthcare organisations seeking robust security measures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Canary

Notice Description

Cyber Security - Canary Honeypot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038510-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,293 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chibuzo Onoh
Contact Email
chibuzo.onoh@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKST APPLIED RESEARCH (PTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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