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Secure Access- Cisco Proxy

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Secure Access- Cisco Proxy" within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet access, and support. The procurement was located in Oxford, UK, and was completed with an award stage on 2nd February 2026. The contract, which started on 1st February 2026 and is scheduled to end on 1st September 2027, was awarded to CONSCIA GROUP UK LTD. The procurement process followed a "below threshold - unknown" method, and the contract was valued at £93,507.65. This project's primary legal framework is based on the United Kingdom Procurement Reform (2023/54).

This tender presents lucrative growth prospects for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in secure Internet access solutions and Cisco support. Large enterprises with a track record in managing government contracts could find opportunities in participating in such procurements, given that the services fall under essential IT consultancy and support. The collaboration with Oxford City Council not only provides a stable partnership but also a prominent platform for businesses looking to strengthen their presence in the public sector IT services market, enhancing expertise and reputation through crucial government collaborations.

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Notice Title

Secure Access- Cisco Proxy

Notice Description

Cisco Secure Access Subscription, Internet Access Essentials & Cisco Support Enhanced for Secure Access.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008741-2026
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

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
£93,507 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Sep 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSCIA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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