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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Norse Commercial Services Ltd, focused on acquiring Mimecast user licences across the group and was conducted as a further competition under the Technology Products and Associated Services (RM6098) LOT 3 Framework. The process falls within the industry specific software package sector, specifically under the software package and information systems category, and was conducted for services. The procurement, based in the East of England, United Kingdom, progressed to the award stage on 9th July 2026 following the tender period that concluded on 6th July 2026. The resulting contract commences on 27th July 2026 and extends until 26th July 2029, with a total value of £456,402.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in supplying industry-specific software, particularly those offering licensing solutions. Although the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large businesses in the software and IT sector could particularly benefit from this procurement. The successful supplier, Akhter Computers Limited, highlights a path for other companies with the necessary capacity and expertise to engage in competitive tendering processes that support expansion and development within the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

GB-Norwich: Norse Group Mimecast Licenses

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of Mimecast user licences across the group. A Further Competition was undertaken from the following Framework: Technology Products and Associated Services (RM6098) LOT 3. The competition is for the purchase of licences only, there is no element of support required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66684bbb-0bc8-43d0-a7fd-b5de406a3f32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f1408f-4bcc-43a6-965f-ee4ea790527d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£456,402 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£456,402 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 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
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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