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Cybersecurity - Rapid 7 Suite

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Stroud District Council, located in Stroud, England, has recently completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "Cybersecurity - Rapid 7 Suite", which falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective method. The contract, valued at £69,474, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with the procurement status now marked as complete. The award date was 18th March 2026, and Softcat Plc has been designated as the supplier.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and software systems to engage with public sector contracts, specifically benefiting those situated within the Gloucestershire area due to the project's location at the postal code GL5 4UB. Stroud District Council's procurement preferences, highlighted by the suitability for SMEs, suggest an encouraging landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises to leverage their expertise and competitiveness within this framework agreement. Businesses proficient in delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions would be well-positioned to succeed in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cybersecurity - Rapid 7 Suite

Notice Description

Contract award notice only - call off from a framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c45d972-86f5-4947-bd13-7d53bb162189
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30977cea-f88b-4d49-b5d1-e512df4f6e46
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
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
£69,474 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,474 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STROUD
Postcode
GL5 4UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stroud
Electoral Ward
Cainscross
Westminster Constituency
Stroud

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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