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ACE 1005 DAC - Sophos Managed Detection and Response service, plus anti-virus software

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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12 Jun 2025 at 18:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "ACE 1005 DAC - Sophos Managed Detection and Response service, plus anti-virus software," was managed by Arts Council England, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically involving IT software packages and support services. The procurement was completed through a direct method without competition and has now reached the contract award stage, with the award finalised on 26 March 2025. The contract period runs from 28 April 2025 to 27 April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £108,019.20 gross, encompasses delivery throughout the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in offering managed detection and response solutions and anti-virus software. Companies like Espria Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hertfordshire, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Businesses focusing on cyber security and IT support services can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and client base by meeting the requirements of public authorities like Arts Council England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE 1005 DAC - Sophos Managed Detection and Response service, plus anti-virus software

Notice Description

ACE 1005 DAC - Sophos Managed Detection and Response service, plus anti-virus software Cloud Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service solution, to consolidate and analyse event logs across the IT estate to determine if there is any malicious activity. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958588138

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05481b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032103-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,016 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01619344317

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESPRIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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