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title: "Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad1c"
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# Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription

Buyer: INCOMMUNITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad1c

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## Summary

INCOMMUNITIES LIMITED, a public authority sub-central government entity located in Bradford, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription." This contract, falling under the services category, involves providing an integrated secure network and bandwidth solution. The procurement was conducted under the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Framework, which facilitated a direct award to the supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The contract, commenced on 9th August 2025, is valued at approximately £116,198.25 and is set to conclude on 8th August 2028. This decision was made to avoid potentially disruptive changes and costs associated with replacing the incumbent solution, namely Cato networks security, which is deeply integrated into the organisation's infrastructure.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security software and network solutions. Companies with expertise in cloud-native security technologies, particularly those providing anti-malware, intrusion prevention systems, and other related provider services, would find this contract particularly suited for their skills and offerings. Given the nature of the contract as a direct award, businesses seeking similar opportunities may benefit from aligning themselves with existing frameworks like the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions framework, which can facilitate streamlined procurement processes for high-ranking suppliers in the UK market.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a contract to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd for the continued provision of the integrated Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription. This direct award was made under the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Framework, which permits direct award to the top-ranked supplier under pre-established terms. Rationale for Direct Award. The incumbent solution Cato networks security is cloud-native, deeply embedded, and technically integrated into the Authority's infrastructure. Replacing the solution will have cost-of-change elements creating additional costs into the business, including lengthy implementation, dual running, testing, potential risks (outages) and configuration concerns (training). Product: Cato Secure Network Bandwidth Subscription 100mps 3 year * Cato Next Generation Anti-Malware Subscription Add-on * Cato Intrusion Prevention System Subscription Add-on * Cato Socket X1700 (Main) * Cato Socket X1700 (HA) Cato Secure Network Mobile Users Subscription 3 Year Renewal * Cato Secure 650 Mobile Users

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064331-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,198 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INCOMMUNITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD17 7BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Shipley |
| Westminster constituency | Shipley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48761000 - Anti-virus software package
- 72410000 - Provider services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064331-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064331-2025
  10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.insight.com/en_GB/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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