---
title: "Strategic Threat and Risk Assessment (STARA) for Arms Length Bodies"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d83e3631-3d3a-4bd6-bf5f-33f93ab59f96"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d83e3631-3d3a-4bd6-bf5f-33f93ab59f96"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d83e3631-3d3a-4bd6-bf5f-33f93ab59f96.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d83e3631-3d3a-4bd6-bf5f-33f93ab59f96.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2020-11-20"
---

# Strategic Threat and Risk Assessment (STARA) for Arms Length Bodies

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d83e3631-3d3a-4bd6-bf5f-33f93ab59f96

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d83e3631-3d3a-4bd6-bf5f-33f93ab59f96)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d83e3631-3d3a-4bd6-bf5f-33f93ab59f96.json)

## Summary

NHS Digital has awarded a contract titled "Strategic Threat and Risk Assessment (STARA) for Arms Length Bodies" in the business services sector, specifically in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method was a selective process using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £995,000, involves services that span from 26 June 2020 to 25 December 2021. The tender was published on 20 November 2020, marking the completion of the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in strategic consulting and risk assessment services. Companies specialising in business services such as consulting, security, and risk management would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The potential for growth in this sector is augmented through collaborations with public buyers like NHS Digital, which are actively seeking innovative solutions from capable suppliers.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b23e39-5d43-4262-b4a5-b470dfafa998 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2020 - 25 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £995,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £995,000 |
| 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 DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b23e39-5d43-4262-b4a5-b470dfafa998

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b23e39-5d43-4262-b4a5-b470dfafa998
  20th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d83e3631-3d3a-4bd6-bf5f-33f93ab59f96. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d83e3631-3d3a-4bd6-bf5f-33f93ab59f96.json.