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COV - Cyber Threat Detect Software

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "COV - Cyber Threat Detect Software" was managed by Coventry City Council, a regional authority based in Coventry, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement stage is marked as completed, with the contract awarded on 14th March 2026. The procurement followed a limited method without the prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of standard directives. The delivery location for the project is indicated as Coventry.

This tender presented an opportunity primarily for large businesses, as observed by the award to the company "Softcat", a large enterprise based in Buckinghamshire. The contract, valued at £99,975, highlights the continuous demand for technology products and associated services within public sector organisations. Businesses specialising in providing IT services with a focus on cybersecurity solutions would find such opportunities beneficial for growth. However, the nature of the procurement method suggests that established relationships and frameworks with public authorities might offer an advantage in securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

COV - Cyber Threat Detect Software

Notice Description

Provision of Cyber Threat Detect Software

Procurement Information

Call off Technology Products & Associated Service 2 Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069179
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041056-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
£99,975 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20262 months 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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