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title: "Secure Remote Access"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c7ff1dc-5337-4a40-af00-e4bc76bf8aa3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMPANIES HOUSE"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# Secure Remote Access

Buyer: COMPANIES HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c7ff1dc-5337-4a40-af00-e4bc76bf8aa3

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Companies House, sought a cloud-based network security solution titled "Secure Remote Access" under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" (CPV 48100000). This contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including parts of Guernsey and Jersey. The procurement reached its award stage on 21 August 2025. The contract period extends from 30 June 2025 to 29 June 2026. Conducted via a selective procurement method, this was a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £72,314.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large organisations with experience in delivering industry-specific software solutions, particularly those capable of handling cloud-based security initiatives. The buyer, Companies House, selected SOFTCAT PLC, indicating a preference for established suppliers with robust capacity and expertise. While the procurement was not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights potential collaboration opportunities for partners with the necessary scale and resources within the industry, thus providing a pathway for expanding market reach and building strategic partnerships.

## Notice

Cloud-based network security solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91438a52-382b-4ce3-8320-ed7144afe1d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,314 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,314 |
| 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 | COMPANIES HOUSE |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| 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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91438a52-382b-4ce3-8320-ed7144afe1d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91438a52-382b-4ce3-8320-ed7144afe1d5
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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