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title: "Procurement of Sophos Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Procurement of Sophos Software

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f885e79-dba7-46a4-b0e8-9c7d559bb010

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the "Procurement of Sophos Software," initiated by Staffordshire Police, focusing on the IT software package industry. The contract, valued at £32,806, falls under a direct procurement method and was awarded on 25 May 2021. The contract period commenced on 1 July 2021 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2024. The delivery address for the contract is located in Stafford, England, with the tender notice published on 14 October 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their services in cybersecurity. Companies with expertise in software development, particularly in cybersecurity solutions, would be well-suited to engage with such contracts. The involvement of established contractors like ALT-SECURE CYBER SOLUTIONS LIMITED further indicates a competitive landscape that emerging companies can leverage for growth.

## Notice

Sophos Intercept X is stops the latest cybersecurity threats with a combination of deep learning AI, anti-ransomware capabilities, exploit prevention and other techniques.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9186c874-3d3d-4e4d-b50b-c034aa3e973b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,806 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,806 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALT-SECURE CYBER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9186c874-3d3d-4e4d-b50b-c034aa3e973b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9186c874-3d3d-4e4d-b50b-c034aa3e973b
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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