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title: "C327137 Incident Response and Forensic Standby"
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# C327137 Incident Response and Forensic Standby

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71551905-acba-4c4f-be11-0368bf5d3874

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "C327137 Incident Response and Forensic Standby." This contract, which falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000), focuses on cyber security incident response and forensic standby services. The tender was initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period will run from 19 December 2024 to 18 December 2026. The main location of delivery is Newcastle upon Tyne, with a postal code NE15 8NY, in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 18 December 2024, and the award was published on 15 January 2025, marking the procurement stage as Awarded. The contract has a total value of £80,974.42.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to grow by offering specialised services in cyber security and IT consulting. Given the scope of the contract and its focus on incident response and forensics, businesses with expertise in these areas stand to benefit greatly. The awarded supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, is a large-scale organisation, indicating that both large and small enterprises have the potential to compete effectively in similar future procurements. This contract also underscores the growing need for robust cyber security services within the public sector, presenting ongoing opportunities for companies in the IT services industry.

## Notice

Cyber security incident response and forensic standby contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb23cbee-26f9-4419-9f44-ea4c3b37c1b4 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,974 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,974 |
| 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 | 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

- 15 Jan 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb23cbee-26f9-4419-9f44-ea4c3b37c1b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb23cbee-26f9-4419-9f44-ea4c3b37c1b4
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2c0a260-c09d-4208-8909-7bc1e4b6f4be
  Incident Response - Digital Workplace Solutions Call-Off Contract Order Form- FINAL_ (003)_Redacted

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