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08 Jul 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ITEP1219 - CHARM Symantec 26-27" was conducted by National Highways Limited, a public authority within central government, located at Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, UK (B4 6GA). This process involved the direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition, culminating in the award and subsequent contract signing on 8th July 2026, with the contract running from 8th August 2026 to 8th August 2027. The procurement, classified under the goods category, was for the yearly renewal of a Symantec Endpoint Protection Subscription Licence including 12 months of support, with a total gross value of £12,430.80. The primary location for potential business engagement is the United Kingdom, focusing on the IT software industry.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software, particularly those offering security solutions and software subscriptions. Bytes Software Services Limited, a large company based in Leatherhead, Surrey, successfully supplied goods for this procurement, indicating that larger firms with established software capabilities and a focus on endpoint protection are well-suited for such contracts. Businesses aiming to engage in future similar contracts would benefit from demonstrating robust, reliable service delivery in IT security provision. The concluded process serves as a model for potential direct engagement with public sector entities, providing an avenue for continuing growth and collaboration within the IT goods industry.

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Notice Title

ITEP1219 - CHARM Symantec 26-27

Notice Description

Yearly renewal of CHARM Symantec Endpoint Protection Subscription Licence with support (12 Months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064198-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,359 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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