Award

BT1763 - Email Gateway Security Solution

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 16:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for an "BT1763 - Email Gateway Security Solution" under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement stage is Award, with the contract awarded to Softcat plc. This tender was conducted via direct award, with the total contract value amounting to £54,670.50. The contract period will commence on 31 May 2025 and conclude on 30 March 2027, with the delivery location in England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end date on 28 February 2025, the award date on 10 March 2025, and the published date for the award notice also on 10 March 2025. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialised in providing robust software solutions and information systems. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive email security solutions effectively will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially with local councils and government organisations such as Luton Council. Successful engagement in such public contracts can enhance the company's portfolio, foster long-term business relationships, and pave the way for further public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1763 - Email Gateway Security Solution

Notice Description

Email Gateway Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab5f419d-4224-45b5-a126-a4f2845e51b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf916952-c94c-4399-bd65-a002e9a341f8
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
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
£54,670 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,670 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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