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Email Gateway

ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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08 Jun 2026 at 08:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was carried out by St Albans City and District Council, aimed at securing a provider for email gateway services under the title "Email Gateway". This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the software package and information systems industry. The region targeted for service delivery is the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process progressed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement and has now reached the award stage, with completion status marked. The contract period spans from the 12th of May 2026 to the 11th of May 2028, following the award decision date on the 10th of April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software systems, particularly those offering email gateway solutions. The procurement method suggests that businesses experienced in framework agreements are well-suited to compete. Although a large-scale company, Bytes Software Services Ltd eventually secured the contract, there is an indication that the procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thereby encouraging participation from this segment. Engaging in such contracts can lead to strategic business growth and potential future opportunities with the council and similar public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Email Gateway

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a suitably qualified supplier who can provide email gateway services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87c6842a-678a-4848-827b-72f45021bf20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d0395e-4d42-404b-8636-6bd5e8e576f8
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,568 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 2028 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
ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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