Published date: 21 January 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 7 January 2026, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

Location of contract

SO23 8UJ

Value of contract

£419,000

Procurement reference

CO28407

Published date

21 January 2026

Closing date

7 January 2026

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 April 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Privileged Access Management (PAM) software is a cybersecurity solution that secures, manages, and monitors privileged accounts-those with elevated access to critical systems and data. It uses a combination of processes and technologies to help prevent unauthorised access, control administrative functions, and reduce the risk of data breaches by enforcing the principle of least privilege.

PAM provides an additional source of auditing making it easier to identify misuse of administration interfaces. PAM acts as a strong deterrent against the insider threat, where a legitimate system administrator may consider abusing their access. PAM provides additional guard rails to help system administrators protect their access credentials and protect them from accidentally making
unintended changes.

As HCC has numerous systems that host sensitive material it is imperative the cybersecurity of these systems is monitored for data breaches. This contract will enable IT to continue to ensure systems that help deliver HCC services are safe and secure.

More information

Additional text

This contract was awarded by calling off from the Kent Commercial Services Software Products and Associated Services Framework Reference Y23065

Award information

Awarded date

8 January 2026

Contract start date

1 April 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Total value of contract

£419,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Ultima Business Solutions Limited

Address

Gainsborough House,
Manor Farm Road,
Reading,
RG2 0NA

Reference

Companies House number: 02521249

Value of contract

£419,000

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

The Castle
WINCHESTER
SO238ZB
England

Email

procurement.support@hants.gov.uk