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Galaxkey

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2024 at 14:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for the renewal of an existing secure email site licence contract titled "Galaxkey". This contract, categorised under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a direct award method and entered the award stage, with the contract period set from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 25th March 2024 and the contract award date on 3rd October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in secure communication solutions. While the direct award method indicates a pre-selected supplier, similar future procurement processes may present opportunities for IT service providers seeking to partner with public sector organisations like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Businesses with expertise in email encryption and IT support services would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their public sector client base. The awarded contract, valued at £148,500, highlights the substantial investment and ongoing need for secure IT services in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Galaxkey

Notice Description

Renewal of existing contract for secure email site license Corporate email encryption - licence and support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fca95e4-cf86-410f-8a10-acc1d51d425d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf2ad30-060f-4e4d-a679-27322506309e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALAXKEY

Further Information

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