Award

Symantec Email Service 2025/2026

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 09:31

Award

04 Oct 2024 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed the procurement process for the "Symantec Email Service 2025/2026" under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement and is classified under CPV code 48000000. This contract, valued at £18,073, involves the delivery of services across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The award was active as of 10 September 2025, and the contract period is set from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

This tender presents promising opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in software services and information systems. The procurement method favours providers on existing framework agreements, allowing businesses with strategic partnerships and frameworks to compete efficiently. Companies capable of delivering robust email security solutions across diverse geographical regions would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts from government agencies like the MCA. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and expand its market reach internationally.

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Notice Title

Symantec Email Service 2025/2026

Notice Description

Symantec Email Security Service extension from 01/10/2025 to 30/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f820271c-dfe5-4f63-9fed-f43f4830ed6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951bcd2d-2526-4af1-bae2-7f9403238486
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
SME
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
£18,073 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,721 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADIAN SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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