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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed the procurement process titled "SolarWinds Network Monitoring," which focused on the supply of licensing and support for the SolarWinds network monitoring platform. Located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, the procurement fell within the industry category of software packages and information systems. The process was conducted directly, below threshold, without competition, and was awarded to LOOP1 UK LIMITED. The contract, valued at £81,247.63 gross, is active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The contract was awarded on 24th March 2026, and the procurement belongs to the goods category with a primary focus on maintaining efficient IT systems within Kirklees' public services.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support, software licensing, and network solutions, particularly those with expertise in handling complex monitoring platforms like SolarWinds. SMEs in the software and technology sector can identify potential growth by providing services related to software maintenance, upgrades, and support for government entities. Businesses focused on developing scalable IT solutions that enhance local government infrastructure could find competitive advantages in similar upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Title

SolarWinds Network Monitoring

Notice Description

Supply of licensing and support for Solarwinds network monitoring platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068473-2026
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
SME

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
£67,706 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOP1

Further Information

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