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ICO SASE Cloud Security Solution

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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01 Jul 2026 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ICO SASE Cloud Security Solution" was conducted by the Information Commissioner’s Office, a prominent buyer headquartered in Wilmslow, England. This tender pertains to the provision of data network management services under the industry classification of CPV 72315200. The procurement, valued at £746,915.97, utilized a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage, now complete, culminated in the contract's active status as of 25th June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 15th July 2026 to 14th July 2029 in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly benefiting businesses involved in network security solutions. The tender was favourable toward SMEs and VCSEs, thereby encouraging a diverse range of companies to participate. Businesses specialising in cloud security solutions, firewall services, and network monitoring are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, positioning themselves to collaborate with high-profile public entities like the Information Commissioner’s Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICO SASE Cloud Security Solution

Notice Description

SASE Cloud Security Solution - Firewall and network monitoring services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e4c614c-ef8d-427f-8530-0ea3edb96069
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d1b18d1-ed21-4e6f-8808-4409c687e3ce
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72315200 - Data network management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£746,915 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£746,915 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2029 3-4 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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