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title: "XDR Solution"
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# XDR Solution

Buyer: EU SUPPLY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59cf9a5b-690e-45b3-8a5e-6474c69ba1a4

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## Summary

City of Doncaster Council has awarded a contract for "Sophos XDR" under the CPV category "Software package and information systems" to enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure. The procurement was conducted through a direct award via NHS Shared Business Service, known for complying with procurement policies. The tender, now complete, commenced on 5th March 2025 and is set to end on 5th March 2031. With a budget of £300,000, this project primarily targets the Doncaster area (DN1 3BU) and extends to various global locations, including the UK and Europe. Key individuals in this procurement process include Verenaisi Salabula-Nakanacagi from the Council.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and bespoke software solutions. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in delivering industry-specific software packages. The long-term nature of the contract period, coupled with the substantial budget, provides an opening for companies to build a strong relationship with the Council, potentially leading to further collaboration and larger projects in the future.

## Notice

The proposal is to Direct Award through NHS Shared Business Service, that has been established via the Procurement Team as a compliant route to market. In awarding the contract to XDR Solution, we aim to improve our resilience and strengthen our cyber security protection, thereby reducing the overall risk to the Council from potential cyber threats. This decision is driven by a combination of factors including our existing successful relationship, their unique product offerings, risk mitigation, and alignment with the Council's procurement policies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3eb797-85bc-49ad-a587-974c66346eee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Other - other |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 5 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | EU SUPPLY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NA; ​​SOPHOS & BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 13:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3eb797-85bc-49ad-a587-974c66346eee
- 28 Oct 2024 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3eb797-85bc-49ad-a587-974c66346eee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3eb797-85bc-49ad-a587-974c66346eee
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87105&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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