---
title: "Vulnerability Management Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE"
published: "2024-11-11"
---

# Vulnerability Management Platform

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7.json)

## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for a Vulnerability Management Platform to Softcat Plc in support of their continuous vulnerability assurance. This procurement, valued at £120,000, falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems'. The contract, which commenced on 18 December 2024, will run until 17 December 2028, and covers delivery across the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The award date was 21 October 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering robust vulnerability management systems. SMEs were considered suitable, making this an attractive opportunity for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The long-term contract with the high-profile NAO could enhance the business's reputation and provide sustained revenue over multiple years.

## Notice

The NAO has awarded a contract to Tenable Vulnerability Management via the vendor Softcat Plc to support with continuous assurance of the NAO vulnerability landscape.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a05469c-daf0-4762-8cc1-726f7bd3d1b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 11 Nov 2024 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a05469c-daf0-4762-8cc1-726f7bd3d1b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a05469c-daf0-4762-8cc1-726f7bd3d1b9
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04fca983-c500-409c-9f9d-c0225f3ef1a7.json.