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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T24/0083 - Cisco DUO MFA Subscription, 20/12/25 - 19/12/27"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T24/0083 - Cisco DUO MFA Subscription, 20/12/25 - 19/12/27

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7514814c-f4ff-49ac-a762-83346c92e8f3

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## Summary

Northumbria University has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of the Cisco DUO MFA subscription service intended for staff and students, with a contract lasting from 20th December 2025 to 19th December 2027. This procurement, classified under software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), was part of a further competition conducted via the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium framework agreement. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, the procurement was awarded to Softcat PLC for a total value of GBP 313,535.28. The tender process was completed on 10th November 2025, with the award being made active on 27th November 2025. The initiative was a strategic move by the university to ensure ongoing digital security through a reseller agreement procured from Lot 4 of the framework.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within the software and IT sectors, particularly those specialising in security and identity management solutions. Companies interested in engaging with large educational institutions like Northumbria University would find similar procurements a valuable addition to their portfolio, leveraging their capabilities as resellers or service providers. While the project did not explicitly target small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it did highlight opportunities for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in such competitive processes under established procurement frameworks. This indicates a potential pathway for both large companies and niche service providers in the software industry to expand their market presence by securing similar contracts.

## Notice

The University is seeking a reseller to provide a subscription renewal for Cisco Duo MFA Application for the period of 20/12/25 - 19/12/27 for both staff and students. This was competed under a further competition via the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium - Software License Reseller Agreement (ITS4042SU) Lot 4: Other.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a732d18-021a-4074-bcee-117bdadf7c68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £313,535 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £313,535 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North 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

- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a732d18-021a-4074-bcee-117bdadf7c68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a732d18-021a-4074-bcee-117bdadf7c68
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1004735543
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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