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Cyber Security Continuous Testing and Security Awareness Services

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Aug 2026 at 11:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, a central government authority located in Bury St Edmunds, involves the "Cyber Security Continuous Testing and Security Awareness Services." This contract falls under the industry category of information technology services. The procurement reached the award stage on 6th August 2026, with an active contract rendered to Rootshell Security Ltd, an SME based in Basingstoke. The services comprise ongoing cyber security testing and training workshops for the Trust’s Security Leadership Team to bolster cyber resilience and preparedness. The procurement followed a limited competition method below the threshold and has been successfully completed with a contract period spanning from 20th May 2026 to 19th November 2026, valued at £24,150.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT services, especially those capable of delivering continuous monitoring and targeted training. Companies that have expertise in cyber vulnerability assessments and experience working with public sector clients would find this contract particularly advantageous for growth and visibility in the public domain. SMEs, like Rootshell Security Ltd, have already demonstrated the potential for success in limited competition procurements, making it a promising prospect for similar businesses aiming to engage with government health entities in enhancing their digital security frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Continuous Testing and Security Awareness Services

Notice Description

Provision of continuous cyber security testing services and senior leadership awareness training for the Trust. The service includes ongoing security assessment and validation activities designed to identify, assess and prioritise cyber security vulnerabilities and exposures across the Trust's digital environment. The service also includes Security Leadership Team (SLT) awareness workshops to enhance understanding of cyber risks, incident preparedness, governance responsibilities and organisational cyber resilience

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074694-2026
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
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£24,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 19 Nov 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROOTSHELL SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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