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Email Security Gateway Protection for West Midlands Fire Service

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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24 Nov 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has completed a public procurement process for an "Email Security Gateway Protection" solution, with the procurement falling under the data security software package industry category. This procurement is essential for protecting the organisation against phishing, malware, spam, and data loss, while ensuring integration with existing systems like Microsoft 365. The procurement was conducted as a direct award via the HTE Framework Agreement HTE 011001, utilising a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £142,709, was awarded to Boxxe Limited, a large supplier, and is set for a contract period from 21st November 2025 to 20th November 2028, covering the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the data security and IT services sector, particularly those offering integrated security solutions. Although the procurement was conducted through a selective process, future tenders in similar categories may present opportunities for SMEs, given the tender's suitability for such enterprises. Companies adept in providing comprehensive security solutions that seamlessly integrate with other IT ecosystems would find these opportunities promising for business growth and potential market expansion.

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Notice Title

Email Security Gateway Protection for West Midlands Fire Service

Notice Description

Email Security Gateway Protection for West Midlands Fire Service. The solution effectively protects the organisation against phishing, malware, spam, and data loss while seamlessly integrating with existing systems such as Microsoft 365. Direct Award Via HTE Framework Agreement HTE 011001

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47e177ca-b5af-4b01-b1cf-c6ee0be421fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7ebeda-3290-4a16-a13b-ec02f2c98f64
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,709 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,709 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2028 3-4 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Polly Morgan
Contact Email
polly.morgan@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
0121 380 6177

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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