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DDaT25134 - Sophos Licences

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Apr 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, with assistance from UK Shared Business Services Ltd, completed a procurement process titled "DDaT25134 - Sophos Licences". This limited competition procurement, concluded under the legal basis of the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54, falls within the goods category, specifically software package and information systems. The contract was awarded to CYBERLAB CONSULTING LTD on 24th March 2025 and will be in effect from 27th March 2025 to 26th March 2028. The total contract value is £20,224.80 (gross). The procurement took place in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those specialising in security software licences like Sophos. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cybersecurity solutions, such as CYBERLAB CONSULTING LTD, are well-suited to compete in this domain. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their portfolio and market credibility, offering substantial growth potential through collaboration with central government authorities.

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Notice Title

DDaT25134 - Sophos Licences

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Sophos Licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012244-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,854 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBERLAB CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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