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Secure Remote Access

COMPANIES HOUSE

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21 Aug 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Companies House, sought a cloud-based network security solution titled "Secure Remote Access" under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" (CPV 48100000). This contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including parts of Guernsey and Jersey. The procurement reached its award stage on 21 August 2025. The contract period extends from 30 June 2025 to 29 June 2026. Conducted via a selective procurement method, this was a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £72,314.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large organisations with experience in delivering industry-specific software solutions, particularly those capable of handling cloud-based security initiatives. The buyer, Companies House, selected SOFTCAT PLC, indicating a preference for established suppliers with robust capacity and expertise. While the procurement was not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights potential collaboration opportunities for partners with the necessary scale and resources within the industry, thus providing a pathway for expanding market reach and building strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

Secure Remote Access

Notice Description

Cloud-based network security solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c7ff1dc-5337-4a40-af00-e4bc76bf8aa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91438a52-382b-4ce3-8320-ed7144afe1d5
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,314 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,314 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
Commercial Delivery Team
Contact Email
commercial@companieshouse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03031234500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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