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Symantec Email Security Service

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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27 Jan 2026 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has completed a procurement process for the "Symantec Email Security Service" which involves the provision of an email security service including a managed service. This contract, awarded to Gradian Systems Ltd, follows a selective procurement method under a framework agreement, specifically in the industry category of electronic mail software packages and security software. The contract is set to run from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2027 with a total value of £60,392.64. It is relevant to businesses operating in the United Kingdom, particularly in the field of security software, with procurement stages concluded as it has reached the award phase. The original tender period ended on 23rd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in security software, especially those with expertise in providing secure email services. Additionally, businesses that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find favourable opportunities given the nature of the contract and its alignment with SME suitability. Large businesses with a strong track record in managed services relating to security software would also be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future, building on the potential precedent set by this contract with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Symantec Email Security Service

Notice Description

Provision of Symantec Email Security Service including Managed Service. The contract includes a 12 month optional extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5281653-51a8-4a5b-9524-20dfbdebd340
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48223000 - Electronic mail software package

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,196 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,392 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADIAN SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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