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title: "002556 - Bitdefender Business Security / Anti-Virus & Endpoint Security (Call off from G Cloud"
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# 002556 - Bitdefender Business Security / Anti-Virus & Endpoint Security (Call off from G Cloud

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c797730d-11b0-41f3-961f-98a3dd5d93da

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal and extension of Bitdefender Business Security, a platform providing essential protection for all council-managed laptops and computers connected to the council network. This procurement is for a Call-Off Contract made under Lot 2 Cloud Software from the G-Cloud framework, with Boxxe Ltd as the awarded supplier. The procurement aims to maintain security for cyber threats whilst preparing to integrate a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution. The contract, valued at £55,800.57, will span from 10th January 2026 to 9th January 2027. The procurement is in the service category, specifically concerning network servers within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in cyber security software, particularly those already established within the framework agreements like G-Cloud. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) can leverage their expertise in endpoint security and safeguard measures to compete in this procurement. The strategic focus on robust cyber protection and managed services aligns with industry trends toward comprehensive digital transformation and security compliance, making businesses with these competencies ideally positioned to respond to similar tenders and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Renewal\Extension of Bitdefender Business Security. Bitdefender provides critical protection for all council-managed laptops and computers that connect to the council network, defending against a wide range of evolving cyber threats including viruses, malware, and other security risks. An extension of the current Bitdefender Business Security licence is required for an additional year to maintain this protection while the council progresses towards procuring a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution, which will ultimately encompass this functionality. This is a Call-Off Contract for the provision of Services Under Lot 2 Cloud Software from G-Cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d659d30-efac-4947-b715-2786ea786a5c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,800 |
| 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 COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| 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 | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d659d30-efac-4947-b715-2786ea786a5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d659d30-efac-4947-b715-2786ea786a5c
  2nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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