---
title: "Renewal of Sophos and Becrypt Disk Protect licenses - RCA 120711"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-317516d7-5107-4e26-9f10-194c1128e9e2"
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# Renewal of Sophos and Becrypt Disk Protect licenses - RCA 120711

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-317516d7-5107-4e26-9f10-194c1128e9e2

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on the renewal of Sophos and Becrypt Disk Protect licences, identified by tender ID CCSO17B21. This tender is classified under the goods category, specifically as operating system enhancement software. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award date noted as 27th March 2017, and the contract period running from 28th March 2017 to 27th March 2018. The total value of the contract is £90,636, and it encompasses delivery across various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other European regions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in software licensing and cybersecurity solutions. Companies that specialise in software enhancements or have expertise in IT security services would be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder for this contract was Software Box Limited, illustrating the potential for SMEs to engage with government contracts in the technology sector.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS NOTICE IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. Ministry of Defence required the renewal of two types of licences due for renewal in March and June 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dcf7e3-e51f-4f45-9af5-dc1eec823ec9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2017 - 27 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,636 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,636 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2017 at 10:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dcf7e3-e51f-4f45-9af5-dc1eec823ec9
- 3 May 2017 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dcf7e3-e51f-4f45-9af5-dc1eec823ec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dcf7e3-e51f-4f45-9af5-dc1eec823ec9
  7th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58b88e24-d791-436a-93d0-f2a1190a3cd6
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d995b8b-5bc9-4283-a5ac-bbacfebb44c2
  Order Form - Transparency

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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