Award

Secure Email File Transfer

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

07 Dec 2017 at 15:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process concerned the provision of a Secure Email File Transfer service awarded by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. This contract, valued at £27,000, falls under the IT software package industry category and was classified as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 7th December 2017, following the tender period that ended on 10th August 2017, with the contract commencing on 21st September 2017 and concluding on 20th September 2018. The service is located in the South West of England, specifically Exeter.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and cybersecurity solutions. Companies that possess the capability to deliver secure communication technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of public sector organisations like fire and rescue services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Email File Transfer

Notice Description

The Authority has awarded a contract for a Secure Email File Transfer service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fef89a93-ddc1-4c7d-b2bd-8198c0b12a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de368a1b-2be0-478c-82a3-36ff1ee8226b
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2017 - 20 Sep 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESS CYBERSECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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