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title: "Provision of IT Health Vulnerability and Assurance Dashboard"
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# Provision of IT Health Vulnerability and Assurance Dashboard

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cef6b553-3c92-4e6b-ab35-a0f9b0669dcf

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of an IT Health Vulnerability and Assurance Dashboard, awarding the contract to Softcat PLC. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems. Located in the North East of England, the contract was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the SBS Digital Workplace Solution Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. The contract, valued at £71,134, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. The award stage was completed with the contract awarded on 30th July 2025, and the announcement was published on 5th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software services industry, especially those specialising in health sector technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts given the emphasis on innovative digital solutions that can enhance NHS operations. Companies capable of providing robust IT infrastructures and assurances in software security will find ideal prospects for collaboration and growth through similar engagements. Additionally, being part of a framework agreement allows businesses to streamline the contracting process, paving the way for future procurement opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for the IT Health Vulnerability and Assurance Dashboard. This is a 36 Month contract awarded via SBS Digital Workplace Solution Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5dbd30-9668-42c0-8e2b-1d41ea8bfd72 |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,134 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,134 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5dbd30-9668-42c0-8e2b-1d41ea8bfd72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5dbd30-9668-42c0-8e2b-1d41ea8bfd72
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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