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title: "DDaT25352 - Sophos subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21c40942-fcce-4579-a849-3a8d602e20d0"
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# DDaT25352 - Sophos subscription

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21c40942-fcce-4579-a849-3a8d602e20d0

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, acting as the buyer, has announced the award of a contract titled "DDaT25352 - Sophos subscription" under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement pertains to a Call Off contract secured through the G Cloud 14 framework for the supply of a Sophos subscription, with Chess CyberSecurity Ltd as the selected supplier. Based in Swindon, the award was declared on 21st August 2025, while the contractual agreement is scheduled to span from 20th August 2025 to 20th August 2026. The procurement method was selective, leveraging a framework agreement, and concluded its tender stage prior to this award notice. The project location is specified by the postal code SN2 1FL in England, with a total contract value of £73,478.50.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with government contracts and potentially amplify their market presence through such frameworks. Companies operating within the IT and cybersecurity sectors would find this procurement especially relevant, as it aligns with industry-specific expertise and categories of governance. The selective approach indicates prior vendor vetting, ensuring that suitable and competitive bidders are considered, thus fostering business growth for capable and specialised organisations in the digital and information systems arenas.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of a Sophos subscription. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62ec1e6-b601-4101-8e85-5674873808be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,478 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,478 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESS CYBERSECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62ec1e6-b601-4101-8e85-5674873808be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62ec1e6-b601-4101-8e85-5674873808be
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/03832e84-6a99-4958-af96-f15657da93ee
  Redacted Contract

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