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Egress secure email and file transfer for schools

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Egress secure email and file transfer services for schools, specifically requiring 610 licences for Email Encryption. This project falls within the software package and information systems category and is based in the North West region of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the key contract period began on 5 December 2021 and will run until 4 December 2025. The tender was officially closed on 1 December 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology and software solutions. Companies that offer secure communication services, email encryption, and data protection technologies would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The successful supplier for this contract, Sapphire Technologies Limited, illustrates the potential for local IT firms to expand their service offerings through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Egress secure email and file transfer for schools

Notice Description

The provision of 610 licences for Email Encryption which protects sensitive emails and files along with real time audit and revocation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2910c9b8-cd6f-4629-a295-b43d18fb1666
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351bd75e-7443-41d2-abb9-bb3556edf14f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,654 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2021 - 4 Dec 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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