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Forcepoint Web Proxy

STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has completed a selective procurement process to award a contract for "Forcepoint Web Proxy" services, categorized under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This procurement was conducted through the NHS Shared Business Service Digital Workplace Solutions framework, with Phoenix Software Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, worth £145,125, covers services within the North East region in the United Kingdom and spans from 27th June 2025 to 26th June 2028. The award was finalised on 17th June 2025 and it went through an award stage as part of a call-off from an established framework agreement.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions and internet service performance enhancement, particularly for those able to leverage framework agreements. Companies involved in developing or supporting digital workplace solutions could look to engage in similar framework agreements to increase visibility and secure public sector contracts. While this specific tender did not prioritise SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, large-scale enterprises with relevant capabilities within the software and IT services sector may find valuable growth opportunities in similar procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Forcepoint Web Proxy

Notice Description

The purchase has been made through the NHS Shared Business Service SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411 (Digital Workplace Solutions) framework. In accordance with the framework's guidelines, we will directly award the contract to Phoenix Software. This product will enhance our security posture against cyber threats, improve internet service performance, and offer easier maintenance and support compared to our previous product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd1bbfdc-10cd-492f-8bcf-c29365de4c0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579671b8-8997-4364-bcbf-a31a6e0b80b8
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,125 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2028 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
STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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