---
title: "Cyber Security Canary"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055bce"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055bce.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-09"
---

# Cyber Security Canary

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055bce

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## Summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has procured a Cyber Security Canary Honeypot as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance data security. This procurement process falls under the public authority's central government category and was executed using a direct procurement method, without competition, due to its below-threshold status. The contract was signed on 31 March 2025 and will be active from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with THINKST APPLIED RESEARCH (PTY) LTD delivering the goods. The project enhances IT security capabilities within the region UKF, highlighting the hospital's commitment to protecting sensitive information.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data security solutions, particularly those adept in software packages like Canary Honeypots. Although the procurement followed a direct method, indicating a selection without competition, it signals the growing demand in the cybersecurity market, suggesting potential further opportunities for other providers. Large-scale businesses skilled in delivering innovative security software and solutions will find this sector promising for expansion, especially entities aiming to serve healthcare organisations seeking robust security measures.

## Notice

Cyber Security - Canary Honeypot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038510-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,293 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THINKST APPLIED RESEARCH (PTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48732000 - Data security software package

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 10:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038510-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038510-2025
  9th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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