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title: "iBoss Antivirus Protection"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM CONSTABULARY"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# iBoss Antivirus Protection

Buyer: DURHAM CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a946b72b-270e-45a6-9396-a0401f687a5d

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## Summary

Durham Constabulary has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of the "iBoss Antivirus Protection," a comprehensive cloud security platform that focuses on SASE and ZTNA principles to replace legacy systems such as VPNs and VDI. The tender, classified in the IT software package services category, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the procurement process reaching its award stage as of 29th July 2025. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2025 and will continue until 31st May 2029, with an award value of £110,159.73. The award was published on 8th May 2025, and SOFTCAT PLC has been chosen as the supplier for this endeavour.

This contract presents a robust opportunity for IT service providers specialising in cybersecurity solutions to expand their clientele and amplify their service offerings in the public sector. Businesses equipped to provide advanced cloud security services that align with evolving cybersecurity frameworks will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Although this particular procurement was not open to SMEs, companies with established capabilities in delivering complex IT software packages would benefit from monitoring upcoming opportunities within the public sector frameworks, emulating the successful engagement demonstrated by SOFTCAT PLC.

## Notice

A cloud security platform that replaces legacy VPNs, proxy appliances, and VDI with a single SaaS security service, focusing on Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010cec62-414b-4636-980c-f5f2288a91a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,159 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,159 |
| 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 | DURHAM CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| 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

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010cec62-414b-4636-980c-f5f2288a91a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010cec62-414b-4636-980c-f5f2288a91a5
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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