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25 Sep 2023 at 11:43

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21 Oct 2022 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the Symantec Email Security Service to Gradian Systems Ltd. The procurement process, conducted under a selective procurement method, involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £15,893 GBP, has a start date of October 1, 2023, and an end date of September 30, 2024. The tender period ended on September 8, 2023. The MCA, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, sought these services in the "Software package and information systems" category. The contracting process has reached the award stage.

This procurement of the Symantec Email Security Service by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency through a selective method presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing software and information systems services, to engage with the agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are indicated as suitable for participation in this tender. The contract value of £15,893 GBP and the nature of the service suggest that companies with expertise in IT security and software solutions would be well-suited to compete. Businesses interested in providing SaaS solutions to government agencies may find this tender to be a valuable growth opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Symantec Email Security Service

Notice Description

MessageLabs anti-spam/anti-virus SaaS is required to protect both Corporate and Coastguard systems from malicious emails. The agency needs to purchase 1150 licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a7cfac2-1e08-40b5-b370-9546cea7b24a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9b7bd0-bc7d-4729-b21d-0f682b560a0f
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, SME

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
£15,893 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,893 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 1-2 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
MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gradian Systems Ltd

Further Information

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