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title: "AWARD NOTICE - COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY - DATA SECURITY & THREAT DETECTION SUITE"
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published: "2021-03-11"
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# AWARD NOTICE - COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY - DATA SECURITY & THREAT DETECTION SUITE

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc9a1935-9e0f-44aa-b8d2-63933c79190e

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a procurement process for a Data Security & Threat Detection Suite, with a total contract value of £41,760. The tender was awarded to Softcat Plc, an IT service provider, and the contract commenced on 1st February 2021, lasting until 1st February 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure categorized under services, specifically focusing on software package suites. The procurement process was concluded with the award notice published on 11th March 2021, following a tender period that ended on 17th December 2020. This opportunity is available for entities operating across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and software solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative services related to data security and compliance. The nature of the contract indicates a growing demand for effective IT security solutions within the health sector, making it an ideal avenue for companies with expertise in data management, software development, and cloud solutions to engage and potentially expand their client base in government contracting.

## Notice

The requirement is for software to be used by the CFT IT Security team to manage data security and compliance requirements in the on-premise and cloud hosted file and email systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9b8ec4-2862-49d0-92ef-476048ed399e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,760 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48422000 - Software package suites

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9b8ec4-2862-49d0-92ef-476048ed399e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9b8ec4-2862-49d0-92ef-476048ed399e
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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