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title: "BCHC Sophos Central Device Encryption"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# BCHC Sophos Central Device Encryption

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-997b53dc-81a7-40ed-8f95-86371194c1b2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BCHC Sophos Central Device Encryption" was conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, West Midlands, with the postal code B15 1NU, United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the IT software package industry category, was at the award stage as of 5th September 2025. This procurement, which employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, involved services with a tender period that concluded on 1st July 2025. The contract, awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, commenced on 5th August 2025 and is set to end on 4th August 2028, encompassing a total value of £60,000, with an award amount of £52,850.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT software and services relevant to device encryption. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to compete in this procurement landscape, given the suitability criteria. Additionally, companies that are able to offer competitive service packages and those capable of fulfilling framework agreement collaborations will find this type of tender appealing for strategic expansion and establishing a foothold within the public sector, especially in the NHS domain.

## Notice

Central Device Encryption renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad8e742-35f5-4fd8-8379-ac4b6ca56cc2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,850 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad8e742-35f5-4fd8-8379-ac4b6ca56cc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad8e742-35f5-4fd8-8379-ac4b6ca56cc2
  5th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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