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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Police Digital Service, located in London, for the provision of Trend Micro Licences. This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on industry-specific software packages. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The tender was awarded to Blue Cube Security Limited, based in East Grinstead, and the contract is currently active from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2027. The process has reached the award stage, with key information and updates published on 22nd July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses operating within the software and IT services sectors, particularly those capable of supplying specialised software packages like Trend Micro Licences. Small and medium enterprises, similar to Blue Cube Security Limited, can find potential in such contracts, especially when the procurement process allows for direct awards without competition. The engagement with a public authority such as the Police Digital Service can foster long-term partnerships and provide consistent business avenues to explore in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Trend Micro Licences

Notice Description

The provision of Trend Micro Licences to PDS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d12f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069318-2026
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,853 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE CUBE SECURITY

Further Information

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