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SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES Y23065 CALL-OFF CONTRACT

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council, based in Chichester, has completed the procurement process for the "Software Products and Associated Services Y23065 Call-off Contract". This contract involves the provision of Forcepoint web security and its support services. The procurement falls under the software-related services category with CPV classification 72260000, primarily targeting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process concluded on 9th December 2025, with the contract commencing on 23rd December 2025 and ending on 22nd December 2026. The total contract value is £40,716.00, and CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD has been awarded the contract as the supplier.

This award presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software-related services and looking to engage in public sector projects within the United Kingdom. Although the contract is not specifically directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with experience in security software provision and support would find it well-suited to their capabilities. This framework agreement model underscores the recurring potential for businesses to offer specialised services to public sector bodies, enhancing their portfolio and fostering long-term partnerships with entities like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES Y23065 CALL-OFF CONTRACT

Notice Description

provision of Forcepoint web security and web security support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2d6166e-a954-4ea2-be9c-5574924affd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea07d32-8300-43fe-be8b-0e96b7ab4fb5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,716 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,716 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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