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CA15290 - Dixons Academies Trust - Mimecast Software - Direct Award

DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD

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11 Feb 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd, focuses on the direct award of Mimecast Software to Softcat PLC. This contract, valued at £64,575.36, falls under the electronic mail software package industry category (CPV code 48223000). The procurement method for this process was a direct award via the Procurement Services framework, with the tender period concluding on 11th February 2025. The contract will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the goods will be delivered across multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom, with the primary location being Bradford (postal code BD5 7RR). The procurement stage is currently at the awarding phase, having been completed and announced on 11th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow by partnering with a reputable educational trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs. Companies specialising in electronic mail software packages or related IT services will find this contract appealing. The direct award method and specific procurement framework streamline the process for companies already registered or seeking to register on the MultiQuote platform, potentially leading to further collaboration with Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd.

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Notice Title

CA15290 - Dixons Academies Trust - Mimecast Software - Direct Award

Notice Description

Direct Awarded to Softcat for 1 year of Mimecast Software via the Procurement Services framework To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15290. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15290 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f61b651-0f72-48da-b3e1-0e6512c55e02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48223000 - Electronic mail software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,575 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 7RR
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Little Horton
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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