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ZeroFox IT Security Protection 2025-2027

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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19 Mar 2025 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service in London has completed the procurement process titled "ZeroFox IT Security Protection 2025-2027," classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement used a limited method under a competitive quotation (below threshold) process. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th February 2025, the contract starting on 8th March 2025, and ending on 7th March 2027. The award was published on 19th March 2025. The supplier selected is Softcat PLC, and the contract value is £102,573.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialised in IT security solutions, particularly those capable of delivering security protection software and services. Firms that can meet the requirements for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have a good chance of competing effectively in such tenders. The selected procurement method, although limited, highlights the importance of providing competitive and quality quotations to secure similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ZeroFox IT Security Protection 2025-2027

Notice Description

Provision of ZeroFox Security Protection for the period of 24 months (2025 - 2027).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be7fce22-419d-4fdc-af8d-03035a4648f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776480c5-f888-4a72-9fe3-bb9597448f25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,573 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Naureen Islam
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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