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Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription

INCOMMUNITIES LIMITED

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10 Oct 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

INCOMMUNITIES LIMITED, a public authority sub-central government entity located in Bradford, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription." This contract, falling under the services category, involves providing an integrated secure network and bandwidth solution. The procurement was conducted under the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Framework, which facilitated a direct award to the supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The contract, commenced on 9th August 2025, is valued at approximately £116,198.25 and is set to conclude on 8th August 2028. This decision was made to avoid potentially disruptive changes and costs associated with replacing the incumbent solution, namely Cato networks security, which is deeply integrated into the organisation's infrastructure.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security software and network solutions. Companies with expertise in cloud-native security technologies, particularly those providing anti-malware, intrusion prevention systems, and other related provider services, would find this contract particularly suited for their skills and offerings. Given the nature of the contract as a direct award, businesses seeking similar opportunities may benefit from aligning themselves with existing frameworks like the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions framework, which can facilitate streamlined procurement processes for high-ranking suppliers in the UK market.

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Notice Title

Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription

Notice Description

The Authority has awarded a contract to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd for the continued provision of the integrated Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription. This direct award was made under the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Framework, which permits direct award to the top-ranked supplier under pre-established terms. Rationale for Direct Award. The incumbent solution Cato networks security is cloud-native, deeply embedded, and technically integrated into the Authority's infrastructure. Replacing the solution will have cost-of-change elements creating additional costs into the business, including lengthy implementation, dual running, testing, potential risks (outages) and configuration concerns (training). Product: Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription 100mps 3 year * Cato Next Generation Anti-Malware Subscription Add-on * Cato Intrusion Prevention System Subscription Add-on * Cato Socket X1700 (Main) * Cato Socket X1700 (HA) Cato Secure Network Mobile Users Subscription 3 Year Renewal * Cato Secure 650 Mobile Users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064331-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

48761000 - Anti-virus software package

72410000 - Provider services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,198 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INCOMMUNITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@incommunities.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD17 7BN
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Shipley
Westminster Constituency
Shipley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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