Award

Anti Virus Software

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council has completed the procurement process for anti-virus software, under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement, which falls under a selective method as a call-off from the YPO 1126 Cloud Services, AI, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions Framework, is centred in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £285,000, has been awarded to Softcat plc for the period commencing on 4th January 2025 and ending on 3rd January 2028. The award phase was finalized on 20th December 2024, with key details published on 7th April 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, by providing a platform to supply essential software IT solutions to a key local authority. Softcat plc, the successful supplier, demonstrates the potential for larger, well-established firms to participate as well. Businesses that specialize in cloud services, AI, and data centre management will find this contract particularly relevant, laying the foundation for strengthening their portfolio with public sector engagements and fostering long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Anti Virus Software

Notice Description

Crowdstrike anti virus software Additional information: Call off via YPO 1126 Cloud Services, AI, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddd0ef8b-e1a8-4a81-ae0a-0977e3678a0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/181cbc89-e99e-41fa-9a33-620a85741511
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2025 - 3 Jan 2028 2-3 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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