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NCC1387 SOC Major Incident Security Tool Response Service.

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 13:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for the "NCC1387 SOC Major Incident Security Tool Response Service," classified under the industry category of information systems or technology strategic review and planning services. The project, with a contract value of £197,820, involves a direct award made to Phoenix Software Limited for delivery in the North East of the United Kingdom. This award was published on 26th June 2026, and the successful supplier will commence services on 23rd January 2027, continuing until 22nd January 2030. The procurement method utilised was 'Other - Direct Award,' catering specifically to SMEs, although not involving VCSE organisations.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in information systems and technology services, signalling potential for growth through the expansion of their market in public sector engagements. Businesses that have experience in providing strategic review and planning services for IT systems will find this contract particularly apt. It offers a sustainable development chance over a three-year period, encouraging skill enhancement and establishment of long-term partnerships with public authorities like Northumberland County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1387 SOC Major Incident Security Tool Response Service.

Notice Description

Procurement of SOC - Major Incident security tool response service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32048e2f-ff99-4bba-82d9-7c97bcd31070
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d00dd666-8a97-4f0a-875f-785175360b5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£197,820 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2030 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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