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Arctic Wolf Subscription

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Arctic Wolf Subscription" was conducted by Lancaster City Council, a sub-central government authority based in Lancaster, United Kingdom. This contract involves the provision of cyber security services for the council's ICT department. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract now active. The procurement method used was "direct" under the "below threshold - without competition" category, indicating a streamlined process. Significant dates include the contract signing on 22nd July 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2027. The industry category relevant to this contract is IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in IT and cybersecurity services. Given that the procurement method allowed for direct awarding, small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with niche expertise in cybersecurity solutions, are well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities. Coolspirit Limited, a UK-based SME, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for similarly sized companies to gain footholds in governmental contracts that demand specialised cyber security provisions. Businesses wishing to grow in this sector should remain vigilant for direct procurement opportunities from local authorities akin to Lancaster City Council.

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Notice Title

Arctic Wolf Subscription

Notice Description

Cyber security provision for Lancaster City Council ICT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044225-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,978 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Stephen Hargreaves
Contact Email
shargreaves@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582315

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOLSPIRIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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