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Qualys 25/26 Contract (con_26783)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Mar 2025 at 23:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Qualys 25/26 Contract (con_26783)" under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £42,191.38 GBP, will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The tender was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 27th February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 31st March 2025 and conclude on 30th March 2026. The award notice was published on 21st March 2025, following the award date on 6th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software development sectors, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability section of the procurement details. Companies with expertise in providing software packages and information systems can benefit greatly from engaging with the Department for Education, enhancing their portfolio with a government contract. Businesses that can offer solutions for widespread delivery across multiple regions of the UK are especially well-suited for this contract, promising visibility and growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Qualys 25/26 Contract (con_26783)

Notice Description

Qualys 25/26 Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d609330-c571-42ae-a58b-ea6b16780732
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22959b01-ce61-4abc-a743-8d6c2e9be7f1
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
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
£42,191 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,191 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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