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title: "Network Monitoring Licences"
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# Network Monitoring Licences

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd5ce3f2-a253-4dba-b0f1-be976d442d7f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Network Monitoring Licences" was conducted by the Information Commissioner's Office, located in Wilmslow, England. This contract falls under the category of Data Network Management and Support Services and is awarded to Storm Technologies Ltd. The procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract value set at £134,744. The contract period begins on 25th June 2026 and ends on 24th June 2029. The project will be conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 30th March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data network management and support services, particularly those proficient in delivering observability software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The procurement process's framework agreement approach suggests that businesses with established industry credentials in providing technical support and software updates will be well-positioned to deliver on this contract, potentially leading to long-term growth and collaboration with government entities.

## Notice

Observability self hosted software licences for servers - software updates and patches with tech support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7bbc19-4611-4543-b868-c210dc3b4780 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,744 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STORM TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7bbc19-4611-4543-b868-c210dc3b4780

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7bbc19-4611-4543-b868-c210dc3b4780
  8th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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