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title: "C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management v2"
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# C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management v2

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdacae46-3173-4286-9ffc-8724294362f1

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded the contract for the "C338953 Renewal of Vulnerability Management v2" to Sapphire Technologies Limited. This procurement, classified under licence management software package (CPV code 48218000), focuses on the provision of a risk-based vulnerability management platform, aimed at safeguarding the organisation’s digital environment against cyber threats and data breaches. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action, below threshold, with the tender period ending on 20 March 2025. The contract commenced on 21 March 2025 and will run until 20 March 2026, covering services across various regions including the UK, Europe, and globally. The contract is valued at £19,622.55 GBP.

This procurement provides a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity and vulnerability management solutions. As the contract requires a robust and efficient software platform to manage digital security risks effectively, it is well-suited for companies with expertise in developing and maintaining advanced cybersecurity tools. With the NHS being a major public sector client, successful delivery on this contract can enhance the supplier’s reputation and open doors to further opportunities within both the public and private sectors.

## Notice

This is for the provision of the vulnerability management software. A risk based vulnerability management platform which uses a variety of tools to keep the organisation's digital environment safe and minimising risk from cyber attacks and data breaches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb23b7e-ddcd-43ed-8c4f-3c6379e501cc |
| 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 | 27 Mar 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

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb23b7e-ddcd-43ed-8c4f-3c6379e501cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb23b7e-ddcd-43ed-8c4f-3c6379e501cc
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e57cfb3-2161-4364-a0e3-efbefd28b0b3
  Tenable Renewal Quote Sapphire (1)_Redacted

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