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title: "Unified Information Security Tooling Renewal"
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# Unified Information Security Tooling Renewal

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be99f4f3-146d-449f-b7b6-8d6827fb6f1c

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University has completed a procurement process for the "Unified Information Security Tooling Renewal," valued at £268,180. This contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, falls under the category of security software packages. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 18th October 2021 and will conclude on 17th October 2023. The tender period ended on 1st September 2021, signifying that the process has reached its conclusion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in information security solutions, particularly those offering security software or related services. Companies focused on cybersecurity, software development, or IT services may find this a valuable prospect for collaboration or as a model for similar contracts. The contracting authority's preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) indicates that there are potential avenues for those businesses to engage in future opportunities within the framework of public procurement.

## Notice

Provision of Insight InsightVM & InsightDR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7a357a-6982-43a8-88aa-abd7ee6f7cc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £268,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,180 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7a357a-6982-43a8-88aa-abd7ee6f7cc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7a357a-6982-43a8-88aa-abd7ee6f7cc5
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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