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CWC25036 - Zero Trust Network Access Software

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has completed the procurement process for zero trust network access software, awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd. The process involved a direct award, utilising the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework, specifically Lot 3. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and IT services and will serve the IT needs of the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract is set to commence on 12th December 2025 and will conclude on 11th March 2029. Business users should note the award was published on 20th February 2026, indicating the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software package development and IT services, particularly those capable of offering innovative network security solutions. The framework used underscores the high standards required and the opportunities for collaboration with public sector organisations such as Wolverhampton City Council. Given its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, diverse business sizes and types can engage with this sector, fostering growth and development within the highly competitive IT services market.

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Notice Title

CWC25036 - Zero Trust Network Access Software

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council has awarded a contract using the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (RM6098) - Lot 3 for the Provision of Zero Trust Network Access Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4f1bb9a-5d9f-4788-b5b6-90c913a2dc0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23805006-d92d-46d9-8edb-8a97e75832f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,624 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Mar 2029 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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