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ESPH743 AB WDC SOC Service

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 17:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Wealden District Council, located at Council Offices, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, England. The contract, titled "ESPH743 AB WDC SOC Service," pertains to Managed Detection and Response Services within the industry category of backup or recovery software packages (CPV code 48710000). The contract was awarded on 15th September 2025, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, focusing on the delivery region of South East, United Kingdom. The award announcement was published on 25th November 2025, finalising the tender process.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thanks to the suitability criteria outlined. The process specifically benefits firms that specialise in IT security solutions and managed services targeting software backup or recovery functionalities. SME providers seeking foothold in regional government contracts or aiming to expand their services within the public sector could find substantial benefits in such projects, as evidenced by the successful award to Bridewell Consulting Limited. Engaging in such frameworks allows eligible businesses to establish partnerships with local authorities, potentially leading to future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH743 AB WDC SOC Service

Notice Description

Managed Detection and Response Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94a6e035-24ab-4e8b-8470-7bfb21471dfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2784fc51-83bb-4746-aebd-414445f53c48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48710000 - Backup or recovery software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,022 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,022 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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