Planning

Cyber Security Tooling and Capabilities

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 10:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is overseeing a procurement process for "Cyber Security Tooling and Capabilities," positioned within the planning stage as of 28th August 2025. The organisation is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne and focuses on enhancing NHS cyber security measures as part of new mandate requirements. This procurement is categorised under IT software packages within the goods industry sector. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the market engagement phase, with the milestone engagement due by 12th September 2025. The project is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026, with a conclusion date set for 31st March 2027, underscoring a two-year term.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in cyber security tools. SMEs are well-suited to compete, as the procurement process explicitly recognises their suitability. By participating in the preliminary market engagement, businesses can offer insights to shape procurement strategies and potentially secure a role in a project benefiting from a budget of approximately GBP 140,000 gross. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to expand their portfolios and collaborate on enhancing critical infrastructure within the NHS, fostering growth and innovation in the healthcare and technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Tooling and Capabilities

Notice Description

RFI for Cyber Security Tooling and Capabilities

Planning Information

NHSBSA require specific support for a strategically important area of NHS Cyber Security Tooling and Capabilities. As part of the new DSPT/CAF (cyber assessment framework) requirements the NHSBSA has stood up the Cyber Security Improvement Project. This aims to improve upon our existing security controls/policies and procedures. The scope of which includes all aspects of CAF in relation to our estate and other security audits we undertake. To achieve the above objectives, we are aiming to procure several tools across the security space to drive improvement. The exact nature of this is not yet defined as there are multiple business needs to consider and further insight into the supply market required. Hence, the aim of this market engagement is to help inform our strategy and areas of priority. To access the RFI documentation, please register an account on ATAMIS, the NHSBSA Health Family Single eCommercial System, as per the link below. https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome The opportunity will appear on the live opportunities page. The title and reference will be 'W201511 [Pre-Proc] NHS Cyber Security Tooling and Capabilities'. Reference number is C385161 All communication will be managed using the Messaging system via Atamis. If there are any service issues, please speak to the Atamis service desk in the first instance. Otherwise please contact our team: commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051886-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rob Welch
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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