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title: "Virtual Scanner Appliance. Continuous Monitoring for 1536 IP address. Web Application Scanning. Thre"
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# Virtual Scanner Appliance. Continuous Monitoring for 1536 IP address. Web Application Scanning. Thre

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e6baa08-7124-464e-bc19-49fa6bafe41a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves a tender for a Virtual Scanner Appliance, which facilitates continuous monitoring and web application scanning for up to 1536 IP addresses. This procurement falls within the education and training services category and has been classified under CPV code 80000000. The contract period is set from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020, with the tender period concluding on 1st February 2017. The purchasing organisation is headquartered at 53-55 Butts Road, Earlsdon Park, Coventry, England, and the award was announced on 1st March 2017, with a total contract value of £63,840 awarded to SOFTCAT PLC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and cybersecurity, looking to expand their portfolios in the education sector. Companies with capabilities in web application security, continuous monitoring solutions, and compliance technologies would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement method was deemed 'Other - Unselected', allowing for a diverse array of potential suppliers to enter and vie for similar contracts, fostering business growth within the industry.

## Notice

Virtual Scanner Appliance. Continuous Monitoring for 1536 IP address. Web Application Scanning. Threat Protect for 1536. Policy Compliance with Agents for 1024 IP address

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9220794-5116-4baf-be3a-c140293a5080 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Unselected |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,840 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9220794-5116-4baf-be3a-c140293a5080

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9220794-5116-4baf-be3a-c140293a5080
  25th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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