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title: "Qualys 25/26 Contract (con_26783)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-03-21"
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# Qualys 25/26 Contract (con_26783)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d609330-c571-42ae-a58b-ea6b16780732

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Qualys 25/26 Contract (con_26783)" under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £42,191.38 GBP, will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The tender was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 27th February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 31st March 2025 and conclude on 30th March 2026. The award notice was published on 21st March 2025, following the award date on 6th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software development sectors, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability section of the procurement details. Companies with expertise in providing software packages and information systems can benefit greatly from engaging with the Department for Education, enhancing their portfolio with a government contract. Businesses that can offer solutions for widespread delivery across multiple regions of the UK are especially well-suited for this contract, promising visibility and growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

Qualys 25/26 Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22959b01-ce61-4abc-a743-8d6c2e9be7f1 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,191 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,191 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 23:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22959b01-ce61-4abc-a743-8d6c2e9be7f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22959b01-ce61-4abc-a743-8d6c2e9be7f1
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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