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14 Jul 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process titled "NHS Cyber Operations Cyber Vigilance - rapid enrichment," focused on procuring a 12-month licence to Censys, a cyber alert platform, including Gold support. This procurement falls within the IT software industry category and took place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a limited method due to below-threshold competition, with the key date being the contract signing on 14th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £41,454.31 gross, is set to begin on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, particularly those with expertise in IT software packages and cyber alert systems. The main procurement category being 'goods', companies that can deliver robust cyber vigilance solutions and offer comprehensive support services would find this contract advantageous. Large-scale enterprises like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, which was awarded the contract, would be well-positioned to fulfil the requirements, providing a pathway for business expansion and reputation enhancement in the specialised field of cyber operations.

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Notice Title

NHS Cyber Operations Cyber Vigilance - rapid enrichment

Notice Description

12 month licence to Censys which is a cyber alert platform. Including Gold support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065934-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,545 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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