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30 Mar 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Anti Virus and Endpoint Protection Platform" was conducted by the mhs homes group, a sub-central government public authority based in Chatham, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically license management software, and is part of a limited competition procurement method. The contract was awarded on 30th March 2026 to SOFTCAT PLC, commencing on the same date and running until 29th March 2029. The procurement stage is complete, with the award having been made and the contract currently active. The tender was executed below the threshold for limited competition, indicating a reduced pool of competitors but maintains key compliance with legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT and cybersecurity solutions, especially those capable of supplying or integrating endpoint protection services. Large-scale enterprises with robust software offerings and experience in public sector contracts stand to benefit from such procurements. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector IT market may find similar tenders appealing, particularly those with the ability to deliver comprehensive licence management tools efficiently and competently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anti Virus and Endpoint Protection Platform

Notice Description

Provisions of Anti Virus and Endpoint Protection Platform Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067776
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028946-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,810 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
mhs homes group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4LL
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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