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title: "Desktop & Server Anti Virus EDR/XDR - AWARD"
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# Desktop & Server Anti Virus EDR/XDR - AWARD

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d5eb8fd-522e-49a6-b002-86b6f8abc41c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Desktop & Server Anti Virus EDR/XDR - AWARD" was initiated by West Berkshire Council, located in Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with additional classification in "Computer-related services." The procurement followed a selective method under a restricted procedure, culminating in an award stage on 4th September 2025. The contract, valued at £57,907, is set to commence on 3rd October 2025 and conclude by 2nd October 2028. This procurement aims to implement Sophos Intercept X Advanced with XDR for Endpoint & Server, with delivery addresses spanning from the British Oversea Territories to the rest of the world.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in software packages and computer-related services. Companies with expertise in endpoint protection and extended detection and response (XDR) systems are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially those with the capacity to operate in various regions including Europe and the Channel Islands. While the awarding of this contract to Softcat indicates a completed selection process, similar upcoming opportunities could yield substantial growth potential for competitors within this sector, especially those adept in navigating restricted procedures and meeting specific technology requirements.

## Notice

Sophos Intercept X Advanced with XDR for Endpoint & Server

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2bea5a-ba07-41ed-91f4-9c4ca799b8a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,907 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2bea5a-ba07-41ed-91f4-9c4ca799b8a8
- 16 Sep 2025 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2bea5a-ba07-41ed-91f4-9c4ca799b8a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2bea5a-ba07-41ed-91f4-9c4ca799b8a8
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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