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Softcat Plc

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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04 Feb 2019 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office conducted a successful procurement process for the provision of Vulnerability Scanning Services. The contract, awarded to Softcat Plc, has a total value of £70,000 and falls under the industry classification of industry-specific software packages. The contract period commenced on 14 December 2018 and is set to conclude on 14 December 2021. The initial tender process, which utilised a selective procurement method with call-off from a framework agreement, concluded on 14 November 2018, indicating a well-structured timeline for assessing bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and cybersecurity sectors, particularly those offering related services that enhance software security and vulnerability management. Companies with expertise in vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, and cybersecurity solutions would be ideally positioned to engage in similar contracts, helping to foster growth and eligibility for future public sector tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Softcat Plc

Notice Description

Supply of Vulnerability scanning services, alerting the NAO when software applications may be vulnerable to a malicious attack

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-281dc214-6bee-4e6d-8b72-1be129eaa205
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3bd4228-26e9-4c4d-9b68-466cdec4ac15
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2018 - 14 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Mary Zembylas
Contact Email
mary.zembylas@nao.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02077987368

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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