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BlackBerry UEM Suite & BBMe Secure Messaging

SELLAFIELD LTD

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22 May 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BlackBerry UEM Suite & BBMe Secure Messaging" contract has been successfully completed, with Sellafield Ltd serving as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the Information Technology Services category, specifically focusing on end-to-end security encryption for mobile messaging. The tender was conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of approximately £453,447.90. It reached the award stage on 20th May 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 16th May 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 26th May 2025 to 25th May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT security services, although it does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs. Large enterprises with established capabilities in secure mobile messaging solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The procurement method used was labelled as "Other," suggesting a unique process likely designed for tailored requirements, which could give businesses with innovative security solutions a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

BlackBerry UEM Suite & BBMe Secure Messaging

Notice Description

BlackBerry UEM to support end to end security encryption for mobile messaging

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5976189-bd04-4b41-ab48-6be845305283
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbbd00b-cfac-402d-bc76-5a039a5c2a50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£417,374 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£453,447 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 May 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
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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