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T25-068BUS Mimecast Email Security Renewal

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 10:21

Tender

07 May 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council initiated a public procurement process seeking renewal costs for their Mimecast Email Security service subscription for an additional three years, to start in July 2025. This procurement, identified with the title "T25-068BUS Mimecast Email Security Renewal", falls under the IT services industry category, with a primary focus on software programming and consultancy services. Located in Derry, United Kingdom, the procurement stage has progressed from tendering to contract award, culminating in an award on 26th June 2025 with a gross contract value of £72,495.60. The procurement method used was open competition, below threshold, allowing for broad participation. The tender submissions were required by the end of May 2025, following an enquiry period that closed on 16th May 2025.

This procurement creates a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and cybersecurity solutions. With the focus on maintaining and enhancing email security, companies well-versed in offering robust security systems integrated with Office365 would find this contract beneficial. While the award has been made to CDW Ltd, the process allows small to medium-sized enterprises to engage and compete in similar future opportunities, given that 2 out of 3 bids in the final stage were made by SMEs. The ongoing need for cybersecurity advancements and infrastructure protection in government sectors signifies steady demand, offering a platform for companies to establish long-term business relationships and expand their portfolios in public sector IT services.

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Notice Title

T25-068BUS Mimecast Email Security Renewal

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) currently have a subscription with Mimecast which is due to expire in July 2025. Council are looking for renewal costs for the next 3 years. Cyber threat is a serious concern of Council, and we have been using Mimecast for the past 8 years to protect the network from threats that are sent via email, DCSDC are using Office365 and continue to need the Mimecast service to protect our email system. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042302-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£72,495 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
71253253

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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