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09 Jul 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden completed a procurement process for a project titled "Zero Trust Cyber Security Software," aimed at modernising protection for its systems and data to support broader service transformation. This process, classified under IT services, focused on creating a ZeroTrust cloud-based security approach to enhance architectural resilience and enable secure access from any location or device. The procurement, managed as an award procedure without prior publication, was conducted as a mini competition under the PCR15 framework, involving 11 suppliers, with one bid submitted. The contract was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd and was signed on 1st July 2026. The procurement was categorised under 'services' and covered regions across the UK, including areas such as UKC, UKD, and UKI, among others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering innovative cybersecurity solutions. The emphasis on a ZeroTrust cloud-based approach indicates a progressive avenue for enterprises looking to provide scalable and flexible security solutions, aligning well with trends in digital transformation. Enterprises like Ultima Business Solutions that are adept in delivering comprehensive IT consulting and support services would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders, fostering growth by addressing complex security needs of public sector organisations like the London Borough of Camden.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Zero Trust Cyber Security Software

Notice Description

Modernising protection for Camden's systems and data and to underpinning wider service transformation. ZeroTrust cloud based approach will simplify the architecture, improve resilience and enable secure access to services from any location or device.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Modernising protection for Camden's systems and data and to underpinning wider service transformation. ZeroTrust cloud based approach will simplify the architecture, improve resilience and enable secure access to services from any location or device. This cloud enterprise security will deliver immediate risk reduction while providing a controlled pathway to longer-term cost savings and architectural simplification during the contract term.

Procurement Information

A mini competition was conducted under PCR15 and was issued to 11 suppliers on the framework. One of the 11 suppliers submitted their bid. The submission was evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064784-2026
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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