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Egress Protect & Prevent Licenses

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Aug 2024 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Egress Protect & Prevent Licenses" contract. This tender, focusing on the software package and information systems industry, particularly electronic mail software, has been awarded via the KCS Procurement Services framework. The contract, valued at £142,000, will run from 31 August 2024 to 30 August 2025, with delivery restricted to England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was categorised under "Other", and the procurement stage is listed as "Award", with significant dates including the conclusion of the tender period on 12 August 2024 and the award publication on 30 August 2024.

This tender offers businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), an excellent opportunity to engage with Leicestershire County Council, which seeks to lay a strong emphasis on data security through robust e-mail encryption solutions. Companies specialising in software development and information security will find this contract particularly beneficial, providing a pathway to expand their public sector footprint and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-standard, government-recommended encryption solutions.

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Notice Title

Egress Protect & Prevent Licenses

Notice Description

Procurement of Egress Protect, enabling users to apply the appropriate level of encryption to sensitive emails as per the recommended government standard. Awarded via KCS Procurement Services framework - Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services for a period of 12 months with 2 x optional 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9a642dc-3ac2-44b0-9fd1-40148284dc66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec670eca-1119-423a-aad8-7681889a0a8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48223000 - Electronic mail software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2025 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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