Award

Supply of an Email Security Solution

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

29 Dec 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded with the awarding of a contract for the "Supply of an Email Security Solution." This falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems, with additional classification as IT services including consulting and software development. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process took place in London, United Kingdom, with the contract running from 11th October 2025 to 10th October 2026. This award process reached the final stage, with the contract being officially active as of 11th November 2025. The total contract value is set at £300,000 GBP, with a minimum expected payment of £65,951 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for enterprises involved in IT services, software development, and email security solutions. As the contract is a call-off from a framework agreement and given its selective nature, companies with established credentials in software and IT solutions stand a favourable chance. The process was deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), indicating that smaller businesses with innovative solutions and competitive offerings could successfully compete. Large-scale businesses, like Ultima Business Solutions Ltd., have already demonstrated success by being awarded this contract, showcasing the potential for substantive growth through government procurement projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of an Email Security Solution

Notice Description

Contract award notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d27f22b-172c-4f91-a3a5-a7619b4a217f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9738ea59-4ef4-46e1-a5b4-35ef24c8ad6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,951 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2AA
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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