Award

Forescout Network Access Control (NAC) Refresh & Renewal

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the contracting process for the "Forescout Network Access Control (NAC) Refresh & Renewal" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, with the location at Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY, England. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with the award having been granted on 23rd October 2025. The contract period is set for 26th February 2026 to 25th February 2029. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting SMEs for participation.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can provide expertise in network access control systems. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria explicitly mentioned. Organisations with capabilities in consulting, systems renewal, and providing long-term solutions for enhancing network infrastructure could find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a relationship with a public sector entity like Southampton City Council. The awarded supplier for this project, Bluefort Security Limited, exemplifies a successful partner profile, highlighting the potential for similar-sized enterprises to participate in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Forescout Network Access Control (NAC) Refresh & Renewal

Notice Description

The renewal of the Forescout system which is coming to end of life (EOL) in February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a49a57a5-e2a3-4b6e-a316-59dcf419a0d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2504286-ba4e-438e-8835-4297bb8c2f73
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,921 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,921 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORT SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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