---
title: "ACE 1005 DAC - Sophos Managed Detection and Response service, plus anti-virus software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05481b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-06-12"
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# ACE 1005 DAC - Sophos Managed Detection and Response service, plus anti-virus software

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05481b

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "ACE 1005 DAC - Sophos Managed Detection and Response service, plus anti-virus software," was managed by Arts Council England, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically involving IT software packages and support services. The procurement was completed through a direct method without competition and has now reached the contract award stage, with the award finalised on 26 March 2025. The contract period runs from 28 April 2025 to 27 April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £108,019.20 gross, encompasses delivery throughout the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in offering managed detection and response solutions and anti-virus software. Companies like Espria Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hertfordshire, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Businesses focusing on cyber security and IT support services can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and client base by meeting the requirements of public authorities like Arts Council England.

## Notice

ACE 1005 DAC - Sophos Managed Detection and Response service, plus anti-virus software Cloud Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service solution, to consolidate and analyse event logs across the IT estate to determine if there is any malicious activity. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958588138

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032103-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,016 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 18:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032103-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032103-2025
  12th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958588138
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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