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title: "482524724969854 - Automated Security Validation"
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# 482524724969854 - Automated Security Validation

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3fb6202-2cd0-4b5b-8646-63ea9c61cd84

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## Summary

The award for the procurement process titled "482524724969854 - Automated Security Validation" has been granted to Bluefort Security Ltd by N H S Shared Business Services. The procurement stage was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 25th March 2024 to 24th March 2027, with a total value of £175,935 GBP for on-premise cyber security validation services focused on vulnerability scanning and control validation. The location for delivery is specified as E14 4PU in England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those in the computer audit and testing services industry category, to provide automated security validation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation. The procurement method details a selective approach, including risk-based remediation and prioritisation along with all attacks surface management. Interested businesses should align their offerings with the technical requirements of the tender and have experience in delivering similar services to compete effectively.

## Notice

On-Premise cyber security validation platform allowing for Vulnerability scanning, Control Validation, 100% Automation, Agentless Setup with the real-world, Controlled Exploitations (no simulation), Risk based remediation and prioritisation and All Attacks Surface Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a45494-2d1b-4327-860c-e7b5eb4a00c0 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,935 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,935 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUEFORT SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a45494-2d1b-4327-860c-e7b5eb4a00c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a45494-2d1b-4327-860c-e7b5eb4a00c0
  3rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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