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002556 - Bitdefender Business Security / Anti-Virus & Endpoint Security (Call off from G Cloud

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 09:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal and extension of Bitdefender Business Security, a platform providing essential protection for all council-managed laptops and computers connected to the council network. This procurement is for a Call-Off Contract made under Lot 2 Cloud Software from the G-Cloud framework, with Boxxe Ltd as the awarded supplier. The procurement aims to maintain security for cyber threats whilst preparing to integrate a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution. The contract, valued at £55,800.57, will span from 10th January 2026 to 9th January 2027. The procurement is in the service category, specifically concerning network servers within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in cyber security software, particularly those already established within the framework agreements like G-Cloud. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) can leverage their expertise in endpoint security and safeguard measures to compete in this procurement. The strategic focus on robust cyber protection and managed services aligns with industry trends toward comprehensive digital transformation and security compliance, making businesses with these competencies ideally positioned to respond to similar tenders and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002556 - Bitdefender Business Security / Anti-Virus & Endpoint Security (Call off from G Cloud

Notice Description

Renewal\Extension of Bitdefender Business Security. Bitdefender provides critical protection for all council-managed laptops and computers that connect to the council network, defending against a wide range of evolving cyber threats including viruses, malware, and other security risks. An extension of the current Bitdefender Business Security licence is required for an additional year to maintain this protection while the council progresses towards procuring a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution, which will ultimately encompass this functionality. This is a Call-Off Contract for the provision of Services Under Lot 2 Cloud Software from G-Cloud.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c797730d-11b0-41f3-961f-98a3dd5d93da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d659d30-efac-4947-b715-2786ea786a5c
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
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

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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