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Virtual Private Network Gateway Replacement

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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25 Nov 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The "Virtual Private Network Gateway Replacement" procurement process, under the management of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, has progressed to the award stage as of 25th November 2025. This selective procurement sought to replace VPN Gateway Services as part of the G-Cloud 14 Call Off Agreement involving Lots 1 - 3. Located in London, England, with postal code EC3A 7QU, this process is categorised under Networking, Internet, and Intranet software packages. The awarded contractor is Softcat Plc, with a total contract value of GBP 225,144.56. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are scheduled from 11th July 2025 to 10th July 2028.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in networking and internet software services. Particularly, medium-sized enterprises with expertise in G-Cloud Agreements and VPN technologies could find suitable ventures in such tenders. Engaging in these competitive processes can enhance a company's portfolio, provide stable revenue streams, and establish long-term relationships with government entities like the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited.

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Notice Title

Virtual Private Network Gateway Replacement

Notice Description

G-Cloud 14 Call Off Agreement, Lots 1 - 3. Replacement of VPN Gateway Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-157997d0-6eb4-441f-ad25-6caf85851581
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c985db76-e4a8-433f-b80e-95a263ee4ecf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,144 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,144 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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