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title: "BitDefender 2024-25"
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# BitDefender 2024-25

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1b7d74e-3181-470c-b2e7-6fa7fa985036

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of Bitdefender Anti-Virus Software Licences for their Cloud Data Centre, under the procurement process titled "BitDefender 2024-25". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the anti-virus software package industry, classified under CPV code 48761000. Based in London, United Kingdom, with postal code E20 1JN, the procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was completed on 1st February 2024, with a value of £44,952 and spanning from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2025. SOFTCAT LTD - FCA, identified as a large-scale supplier, has been named the successful awardee in this process.

This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in antivirus and cybersecurity services. SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this opportunity; however, large organisations with established expertise in providing robust security software solutions would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. Engaging in such public contracting services can enhance a company's reputation and establish long-term relationships with prominent authorities like the FCA, potentially leading to further business opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

## Notice

Bitdefender Anti-Virus Software Licences for the Cloud Data Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ac70f5-09f7-487f-9170-0ea310e81e77 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,952 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,952 |
| 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 | FCA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48761000 - Anti-virus software package

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ac70f5-09f7-487f-9170-0ea310e81e77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ac70f5-09f7-487f-9170-0ea310e81e77
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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