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Sophos AV Central Management

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government authority located in Kendal, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of Sophos Antivirus software, with centralised management capabilities. The contract, identified as WAF-RFQ-821, falls under the category of software package and information systems within the goods industry and covers the region of North West England (UKD1). The procurement utilised a limited competition method, reflecting its below-threshold status. The contract period commenced on 22nd November 2025 and will extend until 21st November 2027, with the deal valued at £37,472.78 excluding VAT, signed on 20th November 2025. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 24th March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software provision and IT solutions, especially those offering antivirus and cyber security products. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, a large supplier based in Marlow, indicating that firms with established reputations and capacity for handling large-scale and centrally managed IT projects are suited to contend for similar opportunities. Such tenders can substantially advance a supplier's business footprint, offering prospects for revenue increase and market expansion within the sub-central government sector across the UK.

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Notice Title

Sophos AV Central Management

Notice Description

Contract to procure Sophos Antivirus software (central managed detection and response complete).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026933-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,472 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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