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title: "C346551 - MFA Solution"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
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# C346551 - MFA Solution

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1362f48-62f1-45fc-9f4c-ac5edf75be56

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## Summary

NHS Blood & Transplant has completed a procurement process for the delivery of a Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) Solution in the field of information technology services. The contract, titled "C346551 - MFA Solution," falls under the CPV classification 72222300 and is valued at £277,590. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was concluded on 18th February 2025, with a contract period running from 10th March 2025 to 10th March 2028. The location of the services will be primarily in Bristol, UK, with a postal code of BS34 7QH. The buyer for this contract is identified as NHS Blood & Transplant, with key contact Gregory Burrows-Delbarry.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and authentication technologies, particularly those with a robust capability in providing comprehensive MFA solutions. Although the suitability criteria specified that the opportunity was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with experience in delivering high-security IT services in medical or governmental sectors would have been well-suited to compete. The selected supplier, Communications C-Stem, showcases a successful partnership likely beneficial for businesses seeking similar contracts within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Multi Factor Authentication Solution Additional information: Multi Factor Authentication Solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ae483-74c4-4a5d-a406-18537b4425ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £277,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £277,590 |
| 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 BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNICATIONS C-STEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 20:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ae483-74c4-4a5d-a406-18537b4425ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ae483-74c4-4a5d-a406-18537b4425ad
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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