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title: "Forcepoint"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d0175af-6065-4aeb-ac8a-5ad6470cfd80"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
published: "2024-09-24"
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# Forcepoint

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d0175af-6065-4aeb-ac8a-5ad6470cfd80

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## Summary

Northumbria Police has completed a direct procurement process titled "Forcepoint" for IT services, specifically for ForcePoint Filtering Service. Classified under the CPV code 72000000, this procurement falls within the IT services industry category covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The contract, valued at £33,168.73 GBP, will be carried out by Softcat Ltd, located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract period set from 30 June 2024 to 29 June 2025. Key dates include the tender period end on 25 June 2024 and the award date on 30 June 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs, ensuring that smaller enterprises can engage in valuable contractual work with public bodies like Northumbria Police. Companies specialising in IT services, especially those providing consulting, software development, Internet solutions, and support, would find this contract particularly beneficial to their business growth. The direct procurement method employed here allows efficient participation, catering specifically to businesses capable of meeting the quick procurement needs outlined, making it an opportune project for agile and ready-to-serve IT service providers.

## Notice

ForcePoint Filtering Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135c17fb-d5ab-48d0-97f0-ccf4be83d7eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,168 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,168 |
| 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 POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 09:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135c17fb-d5ab-48d0-97f0-ccf4be83d7eb
- 18 Sep 2024 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135c17fb-d5ab-48d0-97f0-ccf4be83d7eb
- 24 Jul 2024 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135c17fb-d5ab-48d0-97f0-ccf4be83d7eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135c17fb-d5ab-48d0-97f0-ccf4be83d7eb
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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