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title: "Managed Vulnerability and Threat-Led Intelligence Service"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Managed Vulnerability and Threat-Led Intelligence Service

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c299fff-9750-48ba-afcb-634d0ee35e8a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Managed Vulnerability and Threat-Led Intelligence Service" has been concluded by NHS Blood and Transplant, a buying organisation located in Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process was in the award stage as of the date published on 20th March 2026. Relevant dates include the end of the tender period on 15th January 2026 and the start of the contract period on 23rd January 2026, extending until 23rd January 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in vulnerability management and threat intelligence. Although the agreement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, large firms, such as Softcat plc, the awarded supplier, would find this contract fitting as it involves consulting and software development within the IT sphere. Firms with expertise in delivering comprehensive IT solutions and recommendations would be highly suitable to pursue similar opportunities, allowing them to expand their business footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Managed Vulnerability Management and Threat-Led Intelligence Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86bf913-2822-478b-a039-9f7f2183f0ac |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,089 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £950,125 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86bf913-2822-478b-a039-9f7f2183f0ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86bf913-2822-478b-a039-9f7f2183f0ac
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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