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SureCloud Enterprise Risk & Compliance platform

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has successfully concluded the procurement process for the SureCloud Enterprise Risk & Compliance platform, classified under the industry category "Security software package" (CPV 48730000). This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in the awarding of the contract to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2028, encompassing locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This procurement process is in the 'award' stage as of the latest update on 29th April 2026, following the tender period that ended on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises proficient in supplying high-quality security software solutions. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were not specifically targeted in this procurement, large businesses operating on an international scale with expertise in software for compliance and risk management will find this contract particularly suitable. With its expansive geographical scope, the contract opens avenues for companies to enhance their market presence across various territories. Additionally, enterprises with established connections to public sector organisations, like the Department for Education, stand to benefit from the continuity and stability offered by this multi-year contract.

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Notice Title

SureCloud Enterprise Risk & Compliance platform

Notice Description

DfE Sure Cloud Enterprise Risk & Compliance Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5eaae63-8368-4b33-a951-050213ca42c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a3e5a9-fea8-46fa-9618-b37d89fc6a48
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

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 3BT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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