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Cloud Software Services

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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21 Apr 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

DFT Operator Limited, a public law body, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cloud Software Services". This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, targeting cloud software services specifically. The contract was awarded on 17th April 2026 and is valued at £137,140. Located in London, UK, the procurement process utilised a limited method, offering a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2. The procurement stage is now at the award as the contract is active. This call-off contract aimed to provide a Cyber Threat Management & SEIM Tool, with Softcat PLC designated as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud software services and cyber security tools, particularly those that can accommodate public sector requirements. It is an excellent opportunity for large-scale enterprises like Softcat PLC, which possess the capacity and compliance standards suitable for direct awards via frameworks such as the CCS G-Cloud. Companies looking to expand their reach in the public sector, particularly those accustomed to working within structured frameworks or direct awards, may find similar opportunities for future growth and collaboration with government bodies like DFT Operator Limited.

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Notice Title

Cloud Software Services

Notice Description

Call-Off contract with the reseller Softcat PLC via the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework for the provision Provision of a Cyber Threat Management & SEIM Tool .

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Call-Off Contract is for the provision of Services under: * G- Cloud 14 Lot 2: Cloud software

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a call off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2: Cloud Software via a compliant direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035927-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£137,140 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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