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Cymulate - Cyber Security

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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05 Mar 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London have engaged in the procurement process to award a contract titled "Cymulate - Cyber Security". This initiative falls under the category of software package and information systems, specifically dealing with cyber security solutions. The procurement falls under the "services" main category and utilises a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for delivery is London, UK, with the associated postal code EC2M 4NP. The procurement stage is at the award phase with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029. The total contract value is £176,998.50, with Insight Direct UK Ltd identified as the supplier, following the award on 31 March 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security solutions to tap into municipal procurement processes. Companies with expertise in developing cutting-edge software packages and information systems, particularly those with a focus on cyber security, could find this contract beneficial for growth. However, it is important to note that this procurement process is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Large-scale companies like Insight Direct UK Ltd, which possess the necessary infrastructure and resources, are best positioned to benefit from managing substantial contracts within such framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Cymulate - Cyber Security

Notice Description

Direct award to Insight Direct UK Limited, via RM6098 CCS' Technology Products & Associated Services 3 (Lot 3 - Software) Framework. Please note; the contract period and value accounts for the maximum possible contract period and value. The contract period is 2 years + 1 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9115a35b-f42e-43e7-a045-422c362d0fdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4499a390-44a4-4b8e-953b-a65b4f9235c7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£176,998 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,998 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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