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Threat Intelligence Services

UK Biobank Ltd

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01 Sep 2026 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Biobank Limited procured threat intelligence services to identify references to UK Biobank, its data, credentials and other cyber security risks. The requirement covers proactive threat intelligence, dark web monitoring and brand protection using proprietary and third-party sources. Services include continuous monitoring of global and emerging threats, adding intelligence sources when required, real-time alerts for critical threats, and analytical reporting to support risk-based prioritisation and remediation. The supplier is also expected to integrate monitoring tools, dashboards and intelligence feeds with UK Biobank’s security technologies where required, provide specialist advice on interpreting findings and recommending action, and support multilingual investigations and risk mitigation. Delivery covers UK Biobank’s operations across England, including Stockport and other English regions.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition, using the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. IBM UK Limited was awarded the contract on 1 September 2026. The contract was signed on 1 September 2026 and is valued at £364,775. Three bids were recorded. Evaluation allocated 50% to UK Biobank’s core requirements, 15% to additional requirements, 5% to supplier experience and the delivery team, and 30% to price. The procurement comprised one lot, which is recorded as cancelled, while the related award and contract are active. The procedure was justified as permitted under the G-Cloud 14 framework, with the procurement stated to fall outside the directive’s scope.

This award indicates demand from a health-sector organisation for an integrated cyber threat intelligence capability rather than a point monitoring service. Suppliers competing for a future requirement of this kind would need credible coverage of dark web, open and emerging global threat sources, supported by proprietary and third-party intelligence. They would need to demonstrate dependable continuous monitoring, rapid critical-threat alerting and clear analytical reporting that helps security teams prioritise remediation. Relevant capability also includes integration with existing security technologies, dashboards and intelligence feeds, specialist advisory expertise, and multilingual support for investigations. Experience of delivering comparable services and a suitably capable delivery team would matter, alongside the ability to meet detailed core and additional requirements at an appropriate service price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Threat Intelligence Services

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is to provide proactive threat intelligence, dark web monitoring, and brand protection services to identify references to UK Biobank

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this contract is to provide proactive threat intelligence, dark web monitoring, and brand protection services to identify references to Buyer (UK Biobank , its data, credentials, and other cyber security risks using a combination of proprietary and third-party sources. The service includes continuous monitoring of global and emerging threat sources, incorporation of additional intelligence sources as required by UK Biobank, real-time alerting of critical threats, and regular analytical reporting to support risk based prioritisation and remediation. The service will also include integration of monitoring tools, dashboards, and intelligence feeds with UK Biobank security technologies where required, together with specialist advisory support to interpret findings, recommend remediation actions, and provide multilingual engagement capabilities for investigations and risk mitigation activities.

Procurement Information

Contract let following procedure allowed under G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06efcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082790-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£364,775 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Biobank Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Postcode Area
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM United Kingdom Limited

Further Information

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