Award

Supply of Cyber Security Software

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of cyber security software under the identifier DCC/IT/23/25. The contract has been awarded to Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically involving the supply of software for general public services. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method as part of the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework, which did not require prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is based in Dundee City, with the award and contract stages concluded on 1st July 2025, and has a value of approximately £452,897.64.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises experienced in cyber security and digital solutions aimed at enhancing public sector capabilities. Businesses operating at a large scale, similar to Softcat Plc, might find this type of procurement process fitting, as it involved a pre-existing framework agreement, allowing direct award without competition. Such tenders are well-suited for firms equipped to deliver complex software solutions and those that can navigate strategic partnerships with public sector frameworks, especially when supplying to regional or local authorities like Dundee City Council.

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Notice Title

Supply of Cyber Security Software

Notice Description

Supply of Cyber security Software

Procurement Information

Award via NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803967
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534351
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£452,897 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Maureen McGlone
Contact Email
maureen.mcglone@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433401

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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