Award

BullWall Support Renewal 3 years

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Aug 2025 at 12:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council is overseeing the procurement process for the renewal of BullWall Support for three years, a product crucial for mitigating ransomware risks. This process is classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and has reached the award stage with a contract start date of 20th December 2025, concluding on 20th December 2028. Located in Dartford, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under a sub-central government authority, and the contract was signed on 10th September 2025 with NG-IT LTD as the supplier.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for SMEs specializing in software support and cybersecurity solutions to engage with public authorities like Dartford Borough Council. Although the contract has been awarded directly without competition, similar contracts may arise that follow more competitive procedures, providing businesses with prospects to showcase their capabilities in software support and information systems. Suppliers adept in delivering robust cybersecurity solutions could find future opportunities aligning with this council's technological needs, thus fostering growth and building a strong government-client portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BullWall Support Renewal 3 years

Notice Description

BullWall is one of the products used by the Council to prevent or limit the risk of a ransomware attack

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055338-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£32,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£32,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2028 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
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NG-IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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