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Cyber Security Services

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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09 Oct 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Cyber Security Services" was managed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The process falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services. The procurement underwent a competitive procedure with negotiation and was awarded on 2nd October 2025, with Grant Thornton UK Advisory and Tax LLP securing the contract. The contract was formed as part of a framework agreement, aiming to enhance cyber security provisions. The tender process is now complete, and notable locations for this procurement include the UKD33 region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and cybersecurity services, particularly those capable of navigating selective procurement methods. Firms that can provide innovative and cost-effective cyber safety solutions are well-suited to engage in such opportunities. Additionally, companies with experience in framework agreements can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and network, particularly with public sector bodies. The successful completion of this contract by a large consultancy like Grant Thornton demonstrates the competitive nature of such tenders, highlighting the importance of offering competitive pricing and comprehensive service offerings.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

Provision of cyber security services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063886-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Irene Walker
Contact Email
irene.walker@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY AND TAX

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