Planning

Advanced Email Threat Protection Solution

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of an "Advanced Email Threat Protection Solution." This project is particularly focused on modernising the Council's email security infrastructure, as part of a wide-ranging digital transformation strategy. The procurement process is categorised under the 'Security Software Package' industry with reference to CPV code 48730000, and it aims to explore the market for both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and innovative proposals from vendors. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 23rd May 2025, with an engagement milestone scheduled to conclude by 17th June 2025. The aim is to inform the procurement strategy, gaining insights into supplier capabilities and innovative concept viability. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st November 2025, running until 31st October 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. The procurement is above the financial threshold for goods, noting its significant scale and impact.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those with innovative technology propositions. Companies that focus on security software and have experience in implementing advanced threat protection systems would find this procurement a promising avenue to showcase their expertise. It offers them the chance to engage with Leicester City Council during the digitalisation initiative, where the local authority is prioritising flexibility and future-proof solutions. Suppliers with a track record in digital transformation and delivering scalable security solutions would be well-positioned to compete, providing them with an opportunity not only to win a significant contract but also to establish a long-term relationship with a prominent public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Email Threat Protection Solution

Notice Description

The purpose of such engagement is to understand the level of market interest and to seek market intelligence on offerings in the market on both commercial off the shelf solutions as well as any innovatative proposals from organisations that may have an interest or expertise in this field The Council is aiming to procure a solution which will deliver and future proof the current functionality and additionally provide flexibility to exploit the use of new technology where this provides benefit to the business, in relation to Advanced Email Threat Protection Objectives of the Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise are to: - gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion; - provide confidence around viability of concept; - gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; - understand risks and issues not previously considered; - inform the Outline Business Case; - inform the Procurement Strategy; and - prevent the Council from advertising an unachievable project at UK e-notification service www.find-tender.service.gov.uk stage.

Planning Information

The Council are interested in understanding the market, and whether suppliers can supply all (our preferred option), or one of the components we are looking to replace. We are not averse to using different solutions for each of these channels. As a principle the Council is embracing digitalisation moving towards streamlining, automation and channel adoption, with customer self-service at every opportunity. The Council have formed several specific questions, and are seeking your views on how we can achieve best value in respect of these delivered as a commercially off the shelf solution (COTS) . The questions are located in the PME published document. In responding, you should understand that detailed and lengthy submissions are not necessary at this stage. Nonetheless, we welcome any pertinent information on your company’s capability and views on an approach to the provision of the required services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026787-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Rebecca Cowan
Contact Email
rebecca.cowan@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541272

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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