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Trend AntiVirus renewal 24/25

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed its procurement process for the renewal of Trend Antivirus licenses for the period 2024 to 2025. The procurement, classified under IT services such as consulting and software development, was conducted using a limited competition method below the threshold, accommodating a sub-central government requirement. The awarded contract, dated 1st April 2024, with a gross value of £66,018, will span until 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded to R-COM CONSULTING LIMITED, a supplier based in Stockport, marking the completion of the award stage as of 31st March 2026.

This tender opportunity highlights potential growth areas for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in software development and antivirus solutions. SMEs, like R-COM CONSULTING LIMITED, with expertise in the specified industry category in the UK region, are well-suited to compete in this limited competition model, benefiting from targeting bespoke government needs. Pursuing similar contracts offers a strategic avenue for expanding operations and business presence in public sector IT projects.

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Notice Title

Trend AntiVirus renewal 24/25

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Trend Antivirus licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029877-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

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
£55,015 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R-COM CONSULTING

Further Information

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