Planning

EGRESS LICENSES FOR THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent is in the planning stage of procuring Egress licenses for the London Borough of Lewisham, aimed at providing email protection as recommended by Gartner. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV 48000000) and is geographically situated in England, United Kingdom. The planning involves an early engagement notice with the engagement set to conclude by 8th April 2026, and the contract is valued at £29,000 GBP. The London Borough of Brent, located at Brent Civic Centre, Wembley, is managing the tender, with Gemma McCourt serving as the contact point.

The tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in email security solutions, particularly those versed in the Egress platform. While the process is currently not marked suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations experienced in delivering software and security packages will find this a valuable prospect. The renewal of the Egress contract, due on 23 March 2026, highlights a stable demand for continued security services, creating a potential long-term business relationship. Engaging early with the contracting authority could provide a competitive edge in securing this noteworthy engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EGRESS LICENSES FOR THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

Notice Description

It is mandatory for the London Borough of Lewisham to have Egress in place to provide email protection. As per Gartner's recommendation, Egress is the leading provider of email security solutions. Lewisham is currently using Egress for email security. The yearly contract for Egress is due for renewal on 23/03/2026. To access the tender pack and to express interest, please follow the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=e1a305e2-67ec-f011-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=e8a305e2-67ec-f011-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c16f632b-879e-491c-a861-890b863461c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c7bf98-4050-4ba6-bad9-40417dd98611
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
Gemma McCourt
Contact Email
gemma.mccourt@sharedtechnology.services
Contact Phone
+44 2089376081

Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
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
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

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