Planning

Email Security Gateway Requirement - Request For Information

CPS

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Planning

21 Apr 2023 at 09:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is planning to procure an Email Security Gateway through a Request For Information process. The engagement end date is 5th May 2023. The CPS aims to replace its existing gateway by January 2024 and have the new service fully implemented by October 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, specifically focusing on Electronic mail software package and Security software package. The buying organisation, CPS, is located in London, England.

This tender for an Email Security Gateway presents an opportunity for suppliers, especially those offering security and email software services, to engage with the CPS to potentially secure a contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses are particularly encouraged to participate. The CPS is specifically seeking information from potential suppliers on products meeting the requirements outlined in the RFI document by 5th May 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Email Security Gateway Requirement - Request For Information

Notice Description

The CPS is reviewing its email services and looking for a secure email gateway to replace the existing gateway which expires in January 2024. We are aiming to have the new service fully implemented by October 2023 The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is currently seeking information from potential Suppliers active in the Marketplace with a view to qualify requirements and assess market supply opportunities for the provision of an Email Security Gateway. This request for information asks for resellers to respond with a list of products which meet the requirements set out in the RFI document, along with an estimated indicative cost for 1 year service. Suppliers are required to submit responses to all questions contained within this RFI document and must be submitted to the Commercial Software Inbox (commercialsoftware@cps.gov.uk) by no later than 17:00 on Friday 5th May 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06ad3ebe-410e-4f2a-8cfa-bb78d33846a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bfa6ad-c1fc-4941-b852-cf75a6f87a5e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48223000 - Electronic mail software package

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialsoftware@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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