SBL has been a strategic supplier to MoD for over 22 years.  SBL was delighted to be awarded both parts of the contract that we tendered for. As we are on both lots we can provide one point of contact for all customers needs.

The trusted relationships we have generated over the years enable greater cohesion and innovation between SBL the contracting authority and our customers and enables us to proactively drive initiatives that underpin and enhance the value and visibility of the Framework Agreements.

Why use the DE&S Catalogue?

• Tightly controlled framework
• Only specialist security framework
• Approved by DE&S, OGC, CESG and Cabinet Office
• Simplifies Procurement Process
• Supported by Information Assurance (IA) thought leaders
• Employee benefits through home use programs
• Value for money through regular supplier benchmarking
• P2P Ordering System
  • Reduction in Paperwork - Green Approach to Admin
  • Automation of Procezsses leading to decrease in purchasing cycle timescales
  • Improved certainty of cash-flow
  • Steamlined approach to purchasing
  • Full order history
  • Custom P2P uploads

Why SBL?:

• Over 20 years of continuous and uniterrupted experience of operating in the UK Public Sector
• We have a mature and extensive relationship with the DII project and with ATLAS Consortium
• In the face of strong competition we have retained market share is evidence of:
  • Our ability to offer highliy competitive prices
  • Consistently excellent service
• DOBUS - an innovative, secure, resilient and internet independant system for the delivery of anti-virus and software product updates
• First Microsoft DII Enterprise Agreement
  • £45m cost saving for the MoD

"During the past 6 months the JAMES Project has been involved in procuring a large volume of hardware, with a similar level of supporting software.  SBL have been instrumental in this process being both smooth and obtaining value for money options.   The level of professionalism is a welcoming addition to the company as a whole; they act with a level that is not often seen in the arena they operate within.  I have been impressed with the flexibility and drive to provide the best level of support. Their understanding of the Market place and the nature of the Defence environment and its unique constraints is a credit to them, and I hope to be continuing to engage with SBL in the future."

Stewart Ward
ISPM JAMES Project

NEWS!
Microsoft Office Professional 2010 is now available through the Home Use Program!

MoD employees are eligible to purchase Microsoft software at greatly reduced prices through the Home Use Program. Click here to find out how.