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24082 Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Cyber Security Enhancement

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council has reached the award stage for the contract titled "24082 Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Cyber Security Enhancement." This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contract was directly awarded to Boxxe Limited, a large enterprise, under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6068. The value of the contract is approximately £782,359, with a contract period extending from 31st July 2024 to 30th July 2027. Though initiated as a tender, the method utilised was a direct award. Cambridgeshire County Council, based in Huntingdon, was the buyer in this process, and their Procurement and Commercial Team can be contacted for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the technology sector, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and software systems. Enterprises with expertise in providing comprehensive security platforms such as Intelligent Extended Detection and Response (XDR) systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. Although the process involved a direct award, indicating a pre-selected supplier, businesses interested in engaging with such high-value contracts could benefit from exploring participation in relevant frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services Framework to enhance their competitive edge for future awards. Being suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this highlights a conducive landscape for businesses interested in expanding their operations within public sector cybersecurity enhancements.

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Notice Title

24082 Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Cyber Security Enhancement

Notice Description

This was a direct award to Boxxe Limited under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6068 for the provision of Technology Products and Associated Services - Lot 3 Software & Associated Services. For the provision of the Intelligent Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) Platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99bee79a-5691-4989-9524-6c53c3981ad7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dd2fc3-08b0-4cbe-aafc-40fa7e1bf5de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£782,359 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2027 2-3 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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