Award

Service Plan HSM

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Service Plan HSM" was conducted by Essex County Council, targeting the Security Software Package industry category. The contract involves Hardware Security Modules delivered via a cloud-based model aimed at securely managing cryptographic keys. Located in the East of England, United Kingdom, this selective procurement was carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed, with Softcat PLC being awarded the contract on 17 July 2025. Key dates include the tender deadline on 2 July 2025, and the contract period running from 20 July 2025 to 19 July 2028.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in security software and cloud services, specifically those that can provide robust, scalable solutions for cryptographic security. Large businesses with experience in delivering Hardware Security Modules as-a-service would find this contract particularly beneficial. As the procurement method was selective, companies already part of established frameworks may find it advantageous to engage in similar opportunities for business growth. Although the buyer does not consider SMEs or VCSEs for this opportunity, such businesses can prepare for future similar procurements by enhancing their capacity and capability to join relevant frameworks.

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Notice Title

Service Plan HSM

Notice Description

HSMaaS, to operate through a cloud-based delivery model for using Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)- designed to securely generate, store, and manage cryptographic keys and perform encryption operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5089ce3-0bc1-4931-8b61-440777c0c842
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32944694-1d27-40de-9e25-289ab0c8d7a4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,129 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,129 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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