Scope
Description
Zero trust (ZT) is an architectural approach and goal for network security that assumes that every transaction, entity, and identity is untrusted until trust is established and maintained over time. ZT strategies contrast with the legacy view that a network is secure unless security systems identify a breach.
Contract 1. Trend Micro Zero Trust Secure Access
Supplier
Contract value
- £47,736 excluding VAT
- £56,927 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 April 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 May 2025 to 8 May 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
SOFTCAT PLC
- Companies House: 02174990
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZRT-9169-TVMT
Solar House
Marlow
SL7 1LW
United Kingdom
Email: psitq@softcat.com
Website: http://Softcat.com
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Trend Micro Zero Trust Secure Access
Contracting authority
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
- Companies House: 02401034
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMXL-3278-BCWT
Memphis Building Lingfield Point
Darlington
DL1 1RW
United Kingdom
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - central government