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Qualys Vulnerability Management Solution (SaaS)

Awarded to ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD.

ASTER GROUP LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 26 October 2026

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Overview

Aster Group Limited has awarded a contract for a Qualys Vulnerability Management SaaS solution to support its Cyber Essentials Plus certification and cyber security strategy. The solution identifies Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures and automates patching across more than 200 servers and approximately 1,500 laptops. The contract was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd for £138,182.40.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - limited competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
26 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Security software packageMaintenance of information technology software

Award outcome

Awarded value
£138,182
Award date
23 September 2026
Contract period
30 September 2026 → 30 September 2029
Contract length
3 years
Winner
  • ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD.

This contract ends on 30 September 2029.

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About the winner

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD.

Based in
Reading
Public contracts won
88
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Software package and information systems

£102,000

Median of 11,495 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 35% above the median.

ASTER GROUP LIMITED in the last 12 months

51

contracts awarded, worth £22,503,595 in total

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  1. Contract

    26 October 2026

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