NHS Supply Chain Enhances Cybersecurity with Leidos Partnership

NHS Supply Chain, a vital organization supporting excellence in patient care across England and Wales, has recently contracted Leidos for cybersecurity work. This strategic move aims to enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture, safeguarding its networks and ensuring uninterrupted performance in delivering vital healthcare goods to the NHS. The initial three-year contract will see Leidos providing 24/7 cyber threat monitoring and working to enhance assurance standards through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Leidos, a leading industry and technology provider, brings extensive experience in delivering trusted cyber solutions. With decades of cyber experience and a global workforce skilled in this domain, Leidos' team will utilize advanced capabilities to counter threats and secure what matters most for NHS Supply Chain. Eric Freeman, chief executive of Leidos UK & Europe, expressed the company's commitment to adding value to NHS Supply Chain and supporting its essential work in delivering excellent patient care.

NHS Supply Chain's executive director for data and technology, Matt Wynn, emphasized the importance of robust, proactive security and vulnerability management in safeguarding the wider business against external threats. He highlighted Leidos' deep understanding of the types of environments they will be working in, where multiple collaborators work seamlessly together as a single, unified technology team.

Leidos' 24/7 cyber threat monitoring and continuous improvement strategies will help NHS Supply Chain enhance its cybersecurity posture and safeguard against potential threats. By providing advanced capabilities and expertise, Leidos will enable NHS Supply Chain to proactively manage security and vulnerability, ensuring a resilient and sustainable cybersecurity service that supports uninterrupted performance.



In addition to the cybersecurity enhancements, Leidos' collaboration with NHS Supply Chain is an important building block in the transformation of the organization's IT. This transformation aims to build the best operational services to meet future technological needs and aspirations, including supporting digital interactions with customers and suppliers.

By partnering with Leidos, NHS Supply Chain demonstrates its commitment to driving forward an improved cybersecurity posture. This proactive approach to cybersecurity will help protect the organization's networks from potential threats, ensuring the delivery of vital healthcare goods to the NHS in England and Wales.