---
title: "Forcepoint"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-637b41f1-4e90-4d23-91e2-a064c3e42cbd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-09-20"
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# Forcepoint

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-637b41f1-4e90-4d23-91e2-a064c3e42cbd

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, which has awarded a contract titled "Forcepoint". This contract falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 23rd September 2021 to 22nd September 2023, with the tender period having ended on 10th September 2021. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to £77,000, and the winning supplier is Softcat PLC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions and IT services, looking to expand their client base within public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this process particularly favourable, as they are encouraged to participate. The successful award has established a precedent for similar future opportunities, allowing other companies to position themselves strategically for upcoming tenders within the same industry framework.

## Notice

TPR requires a 24 month subscription for Forcepoint from 23rd September 2021 to 22nd September 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3877a1-c5f8-47c8-8793-19870ae58056 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2021 - 22 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BN14 4DW |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3877a1-c5f8-47c8-8793-19870ae58056

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3877a1-c5f8-47c8-8793-19870ae58056
  20th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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