NDC0080-26 - Vulnerability Scanning Software

NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by North Devon District Council involves the acquisition of "Vulnerability Scanning Software" under the industry category of software package and information systems. This contract, valued at £30,000, is situated in the South West of the United Kingdom and reached the award stage as of 4th June 2026, following a direct award procurement method. The tender period concluded on 19th January 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The buying organisation, operating from Brynsworthy Environment Centre, Barnstaple, involves Central Networks & Technologies as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs within the software development and IT solutions industry, specifically those specialising in security systems. Given the direct award nature, businesses that maintain a strong relationship with local councils and can demonstrate reliability and high-quality service would be well-suited to compete in future similar opportunities. The preference for SMEs in this procurement underscores the jurisdiction's encouragement for growth in this sector, offering expansive opportunities for businesses looking to enter or expand within the public sector digital infrastructure market.

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Notice Title

NDC0080-26 - Vulnerability Scanning Software

Notice Description

Vulnerability Scanning Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b8d8ef0-4bfb-45cb-a1d8-311b4ba5c2fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe4e4db-454e-44cb-9ffe-e11da2055096
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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
NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 3NP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Bickington
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL NETWORKS & TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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