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title: "Cyber-Security Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-24"
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# Cyber-Security Software

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ebf649b-7a0f-47b4-97a8-e46262109401

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, focused on acquiring a Cyber-Security Software package under the CPV classification 48730000 (Security software package). The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award issued on 21st March 2025. The procurement stage is currently at 'Award'. Noteworthy dates include the end of the tender period on 21st March 2025, and the publication of award details on 24th March 2025. The value of the contract is £73,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in cyber-security solutions, particularly those focused on multi-factor authentication (MFA) and service account protection. SMEs stand a good chance in this procurement as the suitability criteria favours small and medium enterprises. BlueFort Security Limited has been selected as the supplier, indicating the relevance and preference for firms with established expertise and reliability in delivering essential security software packages. This award could establish a significant partnership and open doors for future contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

BlueFort Evolve Essential delivered by Silverfort "Essential" Platform BlueFort Silverfort for MFA BlueFort Silverfort for Service Account Protection Period - 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712d67ab-c349-46dd-bd23-346d2c61edbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUEFORT SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712d67ab-c349-46dd-bd23-346d2c61edbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712d67ab-c349-46dd-bd23-346d2c61edbb
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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