Award

Phising e-mail Security

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sheffield City Council focused on enhancing email security to mitigate phishing attacks, aligning with the industry category of communication and multimedia software development services (CPV code: 72212500). The project, titled "Phishing e-mail Security," follows a direct procurement method detailed as "Below threshold - without competition," resulting in a procurement stage called "Award." Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the process has been completed, culminating on 22nd December 2025, with a contract duration commencing on the same date and expected to conclude by 21st December 2028. The total contract value is set at £322,686 gross (£268,905 net), encapsulated within the service provision category.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specializing in software package and information systems to engage in public sector contracts aimed at bolstering organisational cybersecurity protocols. Large-scale enterprises, such as Softcat, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to contribute by offering advanced software solutions that enhance digital security infrastructures. Businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, specifically within sub-central government projects, will find ventures like this valuable for growth, demonstrating their capability to deliver essential security services. The Sheffield City Council contract indicates both the commitment to secure communication channels and the potential for collaboration with robust suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive software interventions.

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Notice Title

Phising e-mail Security

Notice Description

To implement and improve email inbound and outbound security by reducing phising attacks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085572-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£268,905 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ruth Crabtree
Contact Email
ruth.crabtree@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053783

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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