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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Innovation, Science & Technology (DSIT) has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the supply of a Threat Intelligence Tool, an initiative under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Lot 3: Software. The awarded contract, with a value of £63,961.84 GBP, involves delivery to London, United Kingdom, for the period from 3rd June 2026 to 2nd June 2027. The supplier awarded with the contract is Softcat Plc.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT solutions, particularly those involved in providing threat intelligence tools and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities in future competitive tenders, as this procurement allows engagement with frameworks that cater to a diverse range of suppliers. Companies interested in similar government contracts can position themselves as competitive contenders by showcasing their capability to deliver cutting-edge software solutions within established frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT26236 DSIT Threat Intelligence Tool

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Innovation, Science & Technology (DSIT) had a requirement for the supply of Threat Intelligence Tool. This Call Off contract has been sources via further competition under the CCS framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098) Lot 3: Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ff48568-8e10-415c-8d9c-84c673b87c62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bea67e-f865-41ee-905e-f8f0a3038cb7
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
Large

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
£63,961 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,961 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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