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DMARC OUTBOUND MAIL SERVICE

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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09 Mar 2022 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Post Office Limited, which has awarded a contract for a Managed Service provider related to a DMARC Outbound Mail Service. This service is aimed at protecting Post Office Limited and its employees from cyber threats, such as malware and ransomware, by ensuring the authenticity of outgoing emails. The process went through a selective procurement method via a G-Cloud call-off agreement, with the total contract value set at £36,000. The contract is effective from 1st March 2022 for an initial period of 12 months, with an optional extension also available. The relevant location for this procurement is London, UK, and the award was published on 9th March 2022, following the conclusion of the tender period on 10th February 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on cybersecurity and email management services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in protecting against various types of cyber-attacks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement's suitability is marked as SME-friendly. Businesses that specialise in systems and technical consultancy within the cyber protection domain would be particularly well-suited to capitalise on this contract, especially given the ongoing demand for enhanced security measures in today's digital landscape.

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Notice Title

DMARC OUTBOUND MAIL SERVICE

Notice Description

This is for a G-Cloud Call-off agreement for a Managed Service provider to protect Post office Limited (POL) and its employees from Cyber-attacks and defend against crimes such as Malware or Ransomware attacks from incoming emails and ensure that the emails POL sends can be confirmed as originating from a bona fide POL source. A G-Cloud Procurement exercise was conducted, based on from the evaluation Gradian Systems Ltd have been chosen as the preferred supplier. The contract is for an initial 12-month period with the option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of POL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bd7f6b3-145d-4c38-be26-d6f2112dd8d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6c1ff5-0920-4b56-88af-cddfb20cdf41
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

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 9AQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADIAN SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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