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IT Security Software

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

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10 Sep 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for IT Security Software under the title "IT Security Software" was completed by ORBIT GROUP LIMITED, based in Coventry, England. The contract, valued at £113,000, was awarded to Softcat PLC on 27th August 2025, with the procurement managed through a call-off from the KCS Software Products and Associated Services (Y23065) framework. The procurement was categorised as a security software package (CPV code 48730000) under the goods category. Notably, this selective procurement method began its contract period on 11th September 2025, with an end date set for 10th March 2029, delivering the software to the specified post code, CV3 2SU.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in IT security solutions to strengthen their foothold in the public sector. As ORBIT GROUP LIMITED prioritises robust security software solutions, businesses that offer state-of-the-art security packages and have the capacity to fulfil framework agreements are particularly well-suited for such opportunities. Compliance with specific procurement frameworks and a track record of handling substantial security solutions could position companies advantageously in competing for future similar contracts.

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Notice Title

IT Security Software

Notice Description

Contract awarded for the supply of IT security software. Contract has been awarded via a call off under KCS Software Products and Associated Services (Y23065) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-688ffd92-1f97-409e-9a09-60696d927ae5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849cbaf1-bff5-49b1-b1c0-640a2bf45d24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 10 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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