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Forcepoint Support (2)

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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14 Jul 2025 at 12:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Forcepoint Support (2)," focusing on security management up to the end of the appliance's life. This procurement falls within the 'goods' category and is associated with support equipment, with a limited competition procurement method applied. The contract, awarded to Softcat plc, a large-scale supplier, was signed on 8th July 2025 and is active from 14th July 2025 to 18th January 2029. The project's location is centered in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, falling under the UKH12 regional code. The contract value amounts to £37,545.17, reflecting a process 'below threshold'.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and security services, particularly those focused on support and management of security systems and equipment. Companies that can deliver specialised support services or demonstrate strong capabilities in managing complex IT security infrastructure will find opportunities for expansion and collaboration in similar projects. Medium to large enterprises with established supply chains and technical expertise in cybersecurity products would be well-positioned to compete and grow through engagements with public sector authorities such as Cambridgeshire's police commissioner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forcepoint Support (2)

Notice Description

Forcepoint Support until end of Life of appliance. Forcepoint Security management centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039640-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35820000 - Support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,545 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 18 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ictservices@bch.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 9LA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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