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Sophos - Central Intercept X Advanced with XDR - 500 - 999 users for 24 month period

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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26 Jun 2025 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London pertains to the renewal of the Sophos - Central Intercept X Advanced with XDR licence, accommodating between 500 to 999 users over a 24-month period. Falling under the services category in the security software development domain, the contract was awarded to Chess CyberSecurity for a duration from 25 June 2025 to 24 June 2027. This process reached its completion stage as of 26 June 2025, following a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, under UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. Located in London, this contract is part of sub-central government public authority activities, with the total gross value recorded at £28,680.

Opportunities for business growth fostered by this tender mainly relate to suppliers within the cybersecurity sector. Companies specialising in endpoint security solutions, particularly those offering advanced threat prevention services integrating AI and control technology, are well-suited to engage with such contracts. Large-scale enterprises may find alignment with contracts of this nature, as demonstrated by Chess CyberSecurity's successful bid, enabling potential partnerships with government entities for sophisticated security solutions.

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Notice Title

Sophos - Central Intercept X Advanced with XDR - 500 - 999 users for 24 month period

Notice Description

Sophos contract renewal through CyberLab (Chess Cybersecurity Limited) Sophos is an industry leading Server and Desktop Endpoint Security solution that reduces the attack surface and prevents attacks from running. Combining anti exploit, anti-ransomware, deep learning AI and control technology it stops attacks before they impact business systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05548d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035560-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Ajibola Akingbade
Contact Email
ajibola.akingbade@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESS CYBERSECURITY

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