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title: "Virtual Private Network Gateway Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-157997d0-6eb4-441f-ad25-6caf85851581"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Virtual Private Network Gateway Replacement

Buyer: FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-157997d0-6eb4-441f-ad25-6caf85851581

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## Summary

The "Virtual Private Network Gateway Replacement" procurement process, under the management of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, has progressed to the award stage as of 25th November 2025. This selective procurement sought to replace VPN Gateway Services as part of the G-Cloud 14 Call Off Agreement involving Lots 1 - 3. Located in London, England, with postal code EC3A 7QU, this process is categorised under Networking, Internet, and Intranet software packages. The awarded contractor is Softcat Plc, with a total contract value of GBP 225,144.56. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are scheduled from 11th July 2025 to 10th July 2028.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in networking and internet software services. Particularly, medium-sized enterprises with expertise in G-Cloud Agreements and VPN technologies could find suitable ventures in such tenders. Engaging in these competitive processes can enhance a company's portfolio, provide stable revenue streams, and establish long-term relationships with government entities like the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited.

## Notice

G-Cloud 14 Call Off Agreement, Lots 1 - 3. Replacement of VPN Gateway Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c985db76-e4a8-433f-b80e-95a263ee4ecf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,144 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,144 |
| 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 | FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3A 7QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Portsoken |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c985db76-e4a8-433f-b80e-95a263ee4ecf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c985db76-e4a8-433f-b80e-95a263ee4ecf
  25th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.fscs.org.uk

## Provenance

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