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DDaT25352 - Sophos subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Aug 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, acting as the buyer, has announced the award of a contract titled "DDaT25352 - Sophos subscription" under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement pertains to a Call Off contract secured through the G Cloud 14 framework for the supply of a Sophos subscription, with Chess CyberSecurity Ltd as the selected supplier. Based in Swindon, the award was declared on 21st August 2025, while the contractual agreement is scheduled to span from 20th August 2025 to 20th August 2026. The procurement method was selective, leveraging a framework agreement, and concluded its tender stage prior to this award notice. The project location is specified by the postal code SN2 1FL in England, with a total contract value of £73,478.50.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with government contracts and potentially amplify their market presence through such frameworks. Companies operating within the IT and cybersecurity sectors would find this procurement especially relevant, as it aligns with industry-specific expertise and categories of governance. The selective approach indicates prior vendor vetting, ensuring that suitable and competitive bidders are considered, thus fostering business growth for capable and specialised organisations in the digital and information systems arenas.

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Notice Title

DDaT25352 - Sophos subscription

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of a Sophos subscription. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21c40942-fcce-4579-a849-3a8d602e20d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62ec1e6-b601-4101-8e85-5674873808be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,478 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,478 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2026 1-2 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESS CYBERSECURITY

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