Provision of Forescout Licenses Renewal

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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23 Jun 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Forescout Security Core licenses and associated services. This contract falls under the "Security software package" industry category and covers services across both NOC sites in Southampton, England, with the postal code SO14 3ZH. The procurement, which reached the award stage on 23rd June 2026, was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework, ensuring the process adhered to a structured and competitive framework agreement. The contract period begins on 17th March 2026 and concludes on 16th March 2027, with Softcat PLC being awarded the contract for a value of £43,120.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale licensing and security software needs. Although the process is complete, it underscores the opportunities within framework agreements for businesses willing to engage in long-term service provision to public organisations. Large organisations similar to Softcat PLC, which have the knowledge and infrastructure to support such frameworks, would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, enabling them to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Forescout Licenses Renewal

Notice Description

The NOC completed a call off from the NHS SBS10256 Framework for the renewal of Forescout Security Core licenses and associated services. These licenses cover the provisioning across both NOC sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-607efbfe-ba0c-4be5-9e05-689c1070ab63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b792769-39a7-4897-a1b9-37e9eebc99fc
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

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,128 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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