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GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T24/0083 - Cisco DUO MFA Subscription, 20/12/25 - 19/12/27

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of the Cisco DUO MFA subscription service intended for staff and students, with a contract lasting from 20th December 2025 to 19th December 2027. This procurement, classified under software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), was part of a further competition conducted via the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium framework agreement. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, the procurement was awarded to Softcat PLC for a total value of GBP 313,535.28. The tender process was completed on 10th November 2025, with the award being made active on 27th November 2025. The initiative was a strategic move by the university to ensure ongoing digital security through a reseller agreement procured from Lot 4 of the framework.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within the software and IT sectors, particularly those specialising in security and identity management solutions. Companies interested in engaging with large educational institutions like Northumbria University would find similar procurements a valuable addition to their portfolio, leveraging their capabilities as resellers or service providers. While the project did not explicitly target small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it did highlight opportunities for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in such competitive processes under established procurement frameworks. This indicates a potential pathway for both large companies and niche service providers in the software industry to expand their market presence by securing similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T24/0083 - Cisco DUO MFA Subscription, 20/12/25 - 19/12/27

Notice Description

The University is seeking a reseller to provide a subscription renewal for Cisco Duo MFA Application for the period of 20/12/25 - 19/12/27 for both staff and students. This was competed under a further competition via the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium - Software License Reseller Agreement (ITS4042SU) Lot 4: Other.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7514814c-f4ff-49ac-a762-83346c92e8f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a732d18-021a-4074-bcee-117bdadf7c68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£313,535 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£313,535 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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