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title: "Security Software (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# Security Software (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd7570a5-2a78-4dd3-b789-c2bee0be9e7c

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions involved the tender for security software, specifically focusing on application security solutions like Checkmarx and BlackDuck. The contract, awarded to Softcat Limited, has a total value of £127,255 and falls under the security software category (CPV code: 48730000). The contract period began on 13th February 2017 and concluded on 12th February 2018. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, and all relevant updates were published for transparency on 19th April 2018.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in software development, cybersecurity, and IT services, enabling them to expand their clientele by engaging in government contracts. Businesses that offer innovative application security solutions or have expertise in managing security for open-source software would find this tender especially relevant. Participating in such contracts can enhance business visibility and establish credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Checkmarx - Application security solution: static code analysis software and professional services. BlackDuck - Software for security and management of open source software in their applications /containers and hub service package (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9424fce9-e0ea-4b51-af32-9ec9a435a827 |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2017 - 12 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,255 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,255 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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

- 19 Apr 2018 at 10:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9424fce9-e0ea-4b51-af32-9ec9a435a827

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9424fce9-e0ea-4b51-af32-9ec9a435a827
  19th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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