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title: "Provision of Vendor Privileged Access Management"
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# Provision of Vendor Privileged Access Management

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0446f2f1-7118-4b7c-b008-fe15ce39c4c6

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## Summary

The County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for a Vendor Privileged Access Management (PAM) security solution, with Softcat Plc selected as the supplier. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework, which is slated to expire on 30th September 2028. This award is active as of 20th February 2026, covering a contract period from 30th January 2026 to 14th March 2029. The procurement belongs to the information systems industry category, valued at £59,980, and serves the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender, targeting the software package and information systems industry, offers a substantial opportunity for businesses proficient in access management solutions. Organisations that specialise in security software packages and have experience in working within established frameworks would find this tender particularly advantageous. While the contract was awarded through a framework agreement without competition, businesses with similar capabilities can explore future framework opportunities with NHS trusts to enhance their growth potential and establish long-term partnerships.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract for Vendor Privileged Access Management (PAM) security solution to Softcat by Calling Off without Competition via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework ref: SBS10510 (expiring 30/09/2028). The contract has been awarded for 37.5 Months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ae6262-5e52-47a1-a909-4bd16fd475d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,980 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ae6262-5e52-47a1-a909-4bd16fd475d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ae6262-5e52-47a1-a909-4bd16fd475d7
  20th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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