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Egress Switch Licenses

MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY

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05 Jul 2018 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, which has awarded a contract for "Egress Switch Licenses" within the IT services industry, specifically for consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract value totals £45,000 and commenced on 19 December 2017, concluding on 18 December 2018. The tender was initiated through a direct procurement method, categorised as a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period closing on 18 December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and secure communication solutions. Companies that develop software capable of integrating with email systems to ensure secure communications are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and secure partnerships with governmental agencies that prioritise cybersecurity solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Egress Switch Licenses

Notice Description

Egress Switch is a client that runs within Outlook to give the user the ability to send secure emails. Egress Switch is currently used by wider DfT and is the only solution that is recommended by the National Cyber Security Centre. The GSI computers have been removed, which were previously the only way for staff to send secure emails. The Agency currently don't offer any secure email solution other than a few users who have given Egress web version. Egress Switch will give all Agency staff the ability to send emails in a secure and consistent approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-017ba2ea-73a6-4ffb-9073-3314063be014
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f17cfde-7984-4e5f-a8ff-55cf017922f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2017 - 18 Dec 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Marie Dure
Contact Email
marie.dure@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EGRESS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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