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Network Monitoring Licences

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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08 Jul 2026 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Network Monitoring Licences" was conducted by the Information Commissioner's Office, located in Wilmslow, England. This contract falls under the category of Data Network Management and Support Services and is awarded to Storm Technologies Ltd. The procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract value set at £134,744. The contract period begins on 25th June 2026 and ends on 24th June 2029. The project will be conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 30th March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data network management and support services, particularly those proficient in delivering observability software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The procurement process's framework agreement approach suggests that businesses with established industry credentials in providing technical support and software updates will be well-positioned to deliver on this contract, potentially leading to long-term growth and collaboration with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Monitoring Licences

Notice Description

Observability self hosted software licences for servers - software updates and patches with tech support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd5ce3f2-a253-4dba-b0f1-be976d442d7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7bbc19-4611-4543-b868-c210dc3b4780
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,744 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,744 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2029 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORM TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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