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title: "Qualys - Virtual Scanning Appliance (con_7552)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Qualys - Virtual Scanning Appliance (con_7552)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2d447cf-6c2f-49ab-b72a-161861bb242f

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## Summary

The Department For Education has concluded a selective procurement process for a Virtual Scanning Appliance, with an award value of £67,256.84. The contract period commences on 27th March 2020 and will run until 26th March 2023. This tender falls within the IT services industry, specifically under consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in England. The procurement process was initiated through a framework agreement, and the tender period officially ended on 19th March 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for IT service companies, particularly those specialising in software development and systems support, to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the nature of the services required. By engaging with the Department For Education, businesses can potentially leverage this project to gain further insights and establish a relationship with a key public sector buyer.

## Notice

Virtual Scanning Appliance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8019a2a-8b2f-4afa-97b1-dc972f5ee3e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 26 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,256 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,256 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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 | 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

- 2 Mar 2021 at 18:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8019a2a-8b2f-4afa-97b1-dc972f5ee3e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8019a2a-8b2f-4afa-97b1-dc972f5ee3e3
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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