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iBoss Antivirus Protection

DURHAM CONSTABULARY

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Durham Constabulary has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of the "iBoss Antivirus Protection," a comprehensive cloud security platform that focuses on SASE and ZTNA principles to replace legacy systems such as VPNs and VDI. The tender, classified in the IT software package services category, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the procurement process reaching its award stage as of 29th July 2025. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2025 and will continue until 31st May 2029, with an award value of £110,159.73. The award was published on 8th May 2025, and SOFTCAT PLC has been chosen as the supplier for this endeavour.

This contract presents a robust opportunity for IT service providers specialising in cybersecurity solutions to expand their clientele and amplify their service offerings in the public sector. Businesses equipped to provide advanced cloud security services that align with evolving cybersecurity frameworks will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Although this particular procurement was not open to SMEs, companies with established capabilities in delivering complex IT software packages would benefit from monitoring upcoming opportunities within the public sector frameworks, emulating the successful engagement demonstrated by SOFTCAT PLC.

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Notice Title

iBoss Antivirus Protection

Notice Description

A cloud security platform that replaces legacy VPNs, proxy appliances, and VDI with a single SaaS security service, focusing on Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a946b72b-270e-45a6-9396-a0401f687a5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010cec62-414b-4636-980c-f5f2288a91a5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,159 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,159 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 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
DURHAM CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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