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Egress security software

CAFCASS

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Cafcass, a public body in England responsible for children's welfare, awarded a direct procurement contract for the provision of Egress security software. This tender involved Cafcass using the Crown Commercial Services framework RM1557.14 G Cloud 14, targeting IT services such as software development and Internet support, as well as security software packages. The procurement was in the 'Award' stage, with the contract being awarded to Softcat PLC on 12 January 2026 and published on 17 March 2026. This service is intended for deployment within England with a contract duration from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2027, with an annual contract value of £77,575, excluding VAT. The buying organisation enables a contract extension for up to 12 months with adequate notice.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security software package development and IT consultancy, especially those catering to government requirements for secure data management and encryption. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with competencies in security software would find this tender relevant due to its alignment with government-certified standards for transferring sensitive official data. Organisations interested in enhancing their roles within the UK's public sector technology solutions marketplace may find significant value and expansion potential in such procurement opportunities, especially given the direct award process that allows for strategic collaborations with substantial buyers like Cafcass.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Egress security software

Notice Description

For information only. Call off contract against Crown Commercial Services RM1557.14 G Cloud 14. Egress Protect enables users to apply the appropriate level of email encryption, as well as control and revoke access, and audit data in real-time. Certified and accredited by NCSC as suitable for transferring OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL SENSITIVE data under the current Government Classification Scheme. This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months, by giving the Supplier 30 days written notice before its expiry. Annual value of this contract is PS77,575.00 (excluding VAT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57cc9924-614c-43d4-a28f-cc417336bbb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7298aee6-c631-4f03-971c-449d074ba3b9
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
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

48730000 - Security software package

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

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,575 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
CAFCASS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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