Award

002866 - Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plan

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 11:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "002866 - Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plan" has been completed by Durham County Council. This tender was part of a call-off from the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHSSBS Framework, focusing on software packages and information systems within the services industry category. The procurement occurred in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award stage was the final step in the process, with the tender initially due on 18th December 2025 and the award published on 5th January 2026. The procurement method was selective, drawing from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing advanced email protection solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage with such opportunities due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large enterprise, was the successful supplier for this award, highlighting the potential for businesses to collaborate with Durham County Council in future procurements within this sector. Engaging in such tenders can provide substantial growth opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their services in digital workplace solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002866 - Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plan

Notice Description

Call off from Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHSSBS Framework for Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0378761e-7201-4f28-b0e8-4d0fb6c82d9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34c1bc5-d1aa-4233-9400-251a8aadf083
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,340 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,340 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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