---
title: "FortiClient - Endpoint-based Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686af"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# FortiClient - Endpoint-based Licenses

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686af

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## Summary

The University of Salford has conducted a public procurement process for "FortiClient - Endpoint-based Licenses," focusing on deploying VPN/ZTNA Agent Subscriptions across 4000 endpoints. Classified under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, this procurement falls within sub-central government public authority classification. Based in Salford, UK, the tender process utilised a direct procurement method due to its "Below threshold - without competition" nature. The contracting phase was completed on 20th April 2026, with a subsequent contract period scheduled from 20th April 2026 to 20th April 2027.

This procurement opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions and endpoint management technologies. With the awarded contract valued at approximately £33,288, businesses in the software and IT sectors, particularly SMEs, can find opportunities for growth in similar tenders within the public sector. ACADEMIA LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Hemel Hempstead, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses with robust digital solutions and competitive pricing could effectively compete in this sector. Successful execution and delivery of such contracts can pave the way for companies to solidify their position in the highly dynamic and expanding IT service market.

## Notice

VPN/ZTNA (On Premise Deployments) 1 Year FortiClient VPN/ZTNA Agent Subscriptions for 4000 endpoints includes on-prem EMS and FortiCare Premium

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035797-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,740 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035797-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035780-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035797-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035780-2026
  20th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://academia.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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