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title: "24082 Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Cyber Security Enhancement"
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# 24082 Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Cyber Security Enhancement

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99bee79a-5691-4989-9524-6c53c3981ad7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council has reached the award stage for the contract titled "24082 Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Cyber Security Enhancement." This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contract was directly awarded to Boxxe Limited, a large enterprise, under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6068. The value of the contract is approximately £782,359, with a contract period extending from 31st July 2024 to 30th July 2027. Though initiated as a tender, the method utilised was a direct award. Cambridgeshire County Council, based in Huntingdon, was the buyer in this process, and their Procurement and Commercial Team can be contacted for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the technology sector, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and software systems. Enterprises with expertise in providing comprehensive security platforms such as Intelligent Extended Detection and Response (XDR) systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. Although the process involved a direct award, indicating a pre-selected supplier, businesses interested in engaging with such high-value contracts could benefit from exploring participation in relevant frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services Framework to enhance their competitive edge for future awards. Being suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this highlights a conducive landscape for businesses interested in expanding their operations within public sector cybersecurity enhancements.

## Notice

This was a direct award to Boxxe Limited under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6068 for the provision of Technology Products and Associated Services - Lot 3 Software & Associated Services. For the provision of the Intelligent Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) Platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dd2fc3-08b0-4cbe-aafc-40fa7e1bf5de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £782,359 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dd2fc3-08b0-4cbe-aafc-40fa7e1bf5de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dd2fc3-08b0-4cbe-aafc-40fa7e1bf5de
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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