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BitDefender 2024-25

FCA

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06 Feb 2026 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of Bitdefender Anti-Virus Software Licences for their Cloud Data Centre, under the procurement process titled "BitDefender 2024-25". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the anti-virus software package industry, classified under CPV code 48761000. Based in London, United Kingdom, with postal code E20 1JN, the procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was completed on 1st February 2024, with a value of £44,952 and spanning from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2025. SOFTCAT LTD - FCA, identified as a large-scale supplier, has been named the successful awardee in this process.

This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in antivirus and cybersecurity services. SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this opportunity; however, large organisations with established expertise in providing robust security software solutions would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. Engaging in such public contracting services can enhance a company's reputation and establish long-term relationships with prominent authorities like the FCA, potentially leading to further business opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BitDefender 2024-25

Notice Description

Bitdefender Anti-Virus Software Licences for the Cloud Data Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1b7d74e-3181-470c-b2e7-6fa7fa985036
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ac70f5-09f7-487f-9170-0ea310e81e77
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

48761000 - Anti-virus software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,952 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,952 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
FCA
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0800 111 6768

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT LTD - FCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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