Award

Cloud Secure Web Gateway Package & Accompanying Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has successfully awarded a contract to Softcat Plc for the provision of a Cloud Secure Web Gateway Package & Accompanying Services. This award was made following a further competition process, called off from the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098), and is published for transparency purposes. The procurement method involved is selective, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement, complying with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £241,171, is classified under industry-specific software packages and will be executed in Sunderland, England, with the contract period starting on 1st November 2025 and terminating on 31st October 2028.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in cloud services and cybersecurity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as this procurement recognises their suitability for such contracts. By participating in these competitions, businesses can strengthen their portfolios and establish relationships with local government bodies like Sunderland City Council, which could lead to further opportunities within the public sector in the future.

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Notice Title

Cloud Secure Web Gateway Package & Accompanying Services

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract to Softcat Plc for the provision of a Cloud Secure Web Gateway Package & Accompanying Services following a further competition process called off from the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098). The above CCS Framework was awarded via The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca0776ad-96f0-4449-ac53-17501f80c618
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a4e4a9-601f-4633-bde5-fd4a79515b39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£241,171 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£241,171 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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