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Renewal of Boxphish solution

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Durham County Council, identified as a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, pertains to the renewal and provision of a Boxphish phishing awareness training and secure email system for 8,700 users. Classified under services, this procurement falls within the software package and information systems sector, alongside IT services. The contract, awarded to Boxphish Ltd based in Leeds, commenced on 5th July 2025 and will run for a three-year term. The procurement process was executed below threshold, and the contract status is currently active, having been signed on 21st May 2025. The total contract value amounts to GBP 40,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cybersecurity training and IT service solutions, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Boxphish Ltd. Firms with capabilities in delivering comprehensive software packages and support in the IT sphere stand to benefit from similar procurement contracts. The focus on renewing existing systems indicates opportunities for providers proficient in not only maintaining but also enhancing and scaling secure communication training solutions. Engaging in such contracts can fortify a company’s portfolio and potentially open doors to further public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Renewal of Boxphish solution

Notice Description

Renew the Boxphish phishing awareness training and safe email sending system for 8700 users for 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024290-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ethan.bowman@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXPHISH

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