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Security Portfolio Partner

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "Security Portfolio Partner" involves the provision of an IT Firewall solution by North Yorkshire Council. This contract falls under the 'Security software package' industry category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 24th September 2025 and commencing on 1st October 2025, lasting until 30th September 2028. This tender, valued at £485,639.14, was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender entails significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in IT security solutions, given its scale and technical requirements. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, as noted in the suitability criteria, it presents a robust opportunity for well-established IT firms to expand their portfolio with a reputable public sector client. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality security software solutions will find this an advantageous prospect for demonstrating capability and enhancing their reputation within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Portfolio Partner

Notice Description

Provision of an IT Firewall for North Yorkshire Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e731b9d5-bfdd-4263-8e1c-6e60c3c65541
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e5fba8-d83f-48d5-8878-66ad6eada737
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£485,639 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£485,639 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01609 533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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