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DA - Barracuda renewal 2025

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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17 Oct 2025 at 10:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Historic England, a central government public authority based in Swindon, involves the renewal of Barracuda software, a web application firewall, titled "DA - Barracuda renewal 2025". The procurement falls under the services category, with a specific focus on licence management software development services. This contract, awarded on 14th October 2025, is valued at £16,070.40 gross and is set to initiate on 6th November 2025, concluding on 5th November 2026. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition and involves delivery within the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to Xitenys Ltd, an SME based in Farnham.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software services, such as those involved in developing and managing licence management solutions. Companies with capabilities in managing web application firewalls would find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. The contract not only offers a concrete financial prospect but also the potential to enhance credibility and market presence through collaboration with a government agency like Historic England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA - Barracuda renewal 2025

Notice Description

Renewal of Barracuda software - web application firewalls

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cea4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066230-2025
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

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,392 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Chris Thompson
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XITENYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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