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BT418 - Cyber Security OHIO Urgent Products and Services

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Westminster City Council is titled "BT418 - Cyber Security OHIO Urgent Products and Services" and addresses the need for emergency cyber security support due to a recent attack on the organisation. This contract falls under the services category, focusing on information technology services. The procurement utilised a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold, and is now in the Award stage with a completion status. The contract, valued at £99,000 net (£118,800 gross), was signed on 19th December 2025, with the contract period running until 17th December 2026. Westminster City Council, located in London, serves as the buyer in this contract.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of providing robust cyber security solutions. Large-scale enterprises such as Softcat, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such scenarios due to their existing infrastructure and capability to respond quickly to urgent support needs. Businesses seeking to grow in sectors related to public authority support services can view such tenders as pivotal entry points into government contracts, helping establish credibility and expanding their portfolio in cyber security within the public sector.

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Notice Title

BT418 - Cyber Security OHIO Urgent Products and Services

Notice Description

To provide emergency support and advice in light of recent Cyber attack affecting the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06057e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003027-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
buyingteam@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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