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    ContractsSafety and Security Software Award - CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework
    Awarded contract

    Safety and Security Software Award - CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework

    Awarded
    £170k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    SafeZone from CriticalArc awarded for Safety and Security Software under CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework with a 4-year contract term.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 19 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £170k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £170,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      13 Jul 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CR
      CriticalArc Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    19 Aug 2026Today13 Jul 2026

    Brief

    This is an award notice for Safety and Security Software procured through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement under Lot 2: Cloud Software (Reference RM1557.14). SafeZone from CriticalArc has been selected following formal searches, service assessments, and comprehensive evaluation. The contract values stated cover the full potential 4-year contract period and have been rounded upward. This notice is relevant to suppliers interested in cloud-based safety and security software solutions or those seeking to understand the procurement outcomes under this framework.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open panel

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    2. ACADEMIA LTD1× · 33%
    3. SOFTCAT PLC1× · 33%

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    440d6839-bd98-4671-8dbd-7a651b365eff-910451

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    University of Chester
    Sector
    IT & Software