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UKHSA D&T UKHSA Wide Egress email encryption licensing 25/26

UKHSA

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17 Sep 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has awarded a contract for the renewal of the Egress email encryption licensing for the fiscal year 2025/2026. The procurement process, classified under the Software package and information systems category, was conducted through a selective method as part of a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc, with the procurement stages including tender and award now complete. This contract, valued at £272,680, covers services for the secure transfer of data and will be in effect from 31 August 2025 to 30 August 2026. The primary location for this contract is London, UK, with the tender period having concluded on 30 August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of providing secure data transfer solutions. Although this specific opportunity is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies capable of fulfilling framework agreements are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Companies engaged in similar fields can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio in governmental and public sector procurement, paving the way for potential further contracts with UKHSA or similar agencies.

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Notice Title

UKHSA D&T UKHSA Wide Egress email encryption licensing 25/26

Notice Description

This requirement is for the annual renewal of Egress service for secure data transfer to allow UKHSA to retain its ability to send and receive data in its approved manner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c50a7335-2f9b-4f88-85b5-e9e11355b158
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98efd8bc-c65a-4363-ba01-e13ffbeeec5d
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£272,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 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
UKHSA
Contact Name
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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