Award

Forcepoint

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

20 Sep 2021 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, which has awarded a contract titled "Forcepoint". This contract falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 23rd September 2021 to 22nd September 2023, with the tender period having ended on 10th September 2021. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to £77,000, and the winning supplier is Softcat PLC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions and IT services, looking to expand their client base within public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this process particularly favourable, as they are encouraged to participate. The successful award has established a precedent for similar future opportunities, allowing other companies to position themselves strategically for upcoming tenders within the same industry framework.

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Notice Title

Forcepoint

Notice Description

TPR requires a 24 month subscription for Forcepoint from 23rd September 2021 to 22nd September 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-637b41f1-4e90-4d23-91e2-a064c3e42cbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3877a1-c5f8-47c8-8793-19870ae58056
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
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2021 - 22 Sep 2023 1-2 years
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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aprocurement@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN14 4DW
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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