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COV - Cyber Security Software System

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed a procurement process titled "COV - Cyber Security Software System" under the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement falls under the services sector and was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process related to a cancelled lot initially intended for the provision of a Cyber Security Software System in the UKG33 region. Coventry City Council, as the buying organisation, serves as a regional authority and undertook this procurement on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting and software development, especially those capable of providing advanced cybersecurity solutions. Although the lot for the Cyber Security Software System was cancelled, businesses in the IT sector with a focus on providing multi-functional devices and digital solutions could still benefit, as demonstrated by the awarded contract to Ricoh UK Ltd for related services. Large businesses with capabilities in delivering IT services could find similar future opportunities with Coventry City Council or in other regional authority tenders.

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Notice Title

COV - Cyber Security Software System

Notice Description

Provision of Cyber Security Software System

Procurement Information

Call off Multi-Functional Devices & Digital Solutions Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069180
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041065-2026
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
£172,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 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

RICOH

Further Information

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