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title: "Managed Security Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult"
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# Managed Security Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f06be353-b062-4240-b63c-b1fb2d458a79

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Managed Security Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult" has been completed, with an award made to Softcat Plc. Managed by the Medicines Discovery Catapult Services Limited, this tender was under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with a focus on managed detection and response services. It was executed in line with the NHS SBS Digital Solutions framework, representing a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement spanned delivery within England and had a tender period ending on 7 January 2025. The contract, valued at £195,000, is set to run from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and managed IT services, particularly those adept at deploying effective Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools with rapid deployment across diverse operating systems. Enterprises within England that possess capabilities in software and information system solutions can find growth opportunities via such contracts, especially those conducive to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Given that Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, businesses aiming to compete in similar procurement processes can observe and build upon strategies tailored for framework agreements.

## Notice

Medicines Discovery Catapult required a managed detection and response and for an effective EDR tool. The EDR provision was evaluated on the basis of Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), ease and speed of deployment within the Windows, Mac and Linux estate, detection capabilities (as scored by MITRE ATT&CK evaluations). The tender was ran as a competition under the NHS SBS Digital Solutions framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8515546f-69d6-4e24-8ccd-028b8378fd20 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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

- 8 Jul 2025 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8515546f-69d6-4e24-8ccd-028b8378fd20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8515546f-69d6-4e24-8ccd-028b8378fd20
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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