Award

The Provision of Absolute Secure Access VPN Software Licences

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

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Award

08 Apr 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire has awarded a contract for the provision of Absolute Secure Access VPN software licences and support services to Insight (UK) Limited. This contract, valued at £270,432 excluding VAT, caters to the needs of Nottinghamshire Police and falls under the software package and information systems category. The procurement was done through a call-off from the CCS Framework for Technology Products & Associated Services (RM6098). The contract period commenced on 22 March 2025 and will conclude on 21 March 2027. Located in the East Midlands, this initiative is vital for ensuring secure access to information systems for Nottinghamshire Police.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and software solutions, particularly those that can offer robust support and maintenance services. Companies experienced in providing VPN software will find this a fitting opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and expand their portfolio within the law enforcement sector. While the procurement method was selective, the structured framework approach ensures that only proficient suppliers contribute, thereby fostering a competitive environment conducive to business growth. Insight (UK) Limited's involvement highlights the potential for other capable technology firms to engage with public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Absolute Secure Access VPN Software Licences

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the purchase of 7200 Absolute Secure Access Licences and Support for Nottinghamshire Police. The contract was procured via the CCS Framework for Technology Products & Associated Services (RM6098). The total contract value is PS270,432 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80ebeb1a-eae5-44a1-9aa5-3514f38626f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cfa64a6-036e-4941-8f27-6a1e2f7c6a8a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£270,432 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,432 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2027 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Contact Name
Paul Johnson
Contact Email
paul.johnson@notts.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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