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title: "C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management"
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buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-02-18"
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# C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62777e41-61ff-4c7f-be89-105a8d8d4da1

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the renewal of vulnerability management software under the title "C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management". This process falls under the industry category of IT software, specifically license management software packages. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as a single tender action below threshold. The contract period starts on 21 March 2025 and ends on 20 March 2026, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 19,622.55. The tender closed on 20 March 2025. This procurement is highly relevant to SMEs, though not for VCSEs, and includes delivery locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and elsewhere worldwide.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software services, particularly in the niche of license management and vulnerability management. SMEs are especially encouraged to engage, benefiting from the direct procurement method that streamlines the competition to selected capable providers. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive IT solutions, vulnerability assessments, and software management will find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. Successful engagement in such contracts will not only create a revenue stream but also enhance the company's portfolio in the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in related fields.

## Notice

600 renewal of vulnerabilities management. 300 users to vulnerability management and 300 user to web scanning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c41949-a629-45a9-8747-bed0b8830ab5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,622 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,622 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c41949-a629-45a9-8747-bed0b8830ab5
- 18 Feb 2025 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac2cdd2d-f381-4494-a487-9b3f0108618e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c41949-a629-45a9-8747-bed0b8830ab5
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac2cdd2d-f381-4494-a487-9b3f0108618e
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3303c13f-d7e4-4855-ad37-6a71c2564bd9
  Tenable Renewal Quote Sapphire (1)_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3579ac6-1ed9-4e32-9003-10b68f6473b7
  Tenable Renewal Quote Sapphire (1)_Redacted

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