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Email Security

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process by Lichfield District Council pertains to the provision of email security services, with SOFTCAT PLC awarded the contract. The council, identified as a sub-central public authority in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom, conducted a procurement procedure under the "limited" method, indicating a below-threshold and limited competition status. The contract was awarded and signed on 6th March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 5th March 2029. The industry category falls under business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with the total contract value amounting to £62,983.23 GBP. The award status is active, signifying the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in security and compliance services. As the project addresses crucial aspects of email security, businesses with expertise in digital security solutions may find this contract beneficial to establish their standing within the public sector. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in managing complex security requirements are particularly suited to engaging with such contracts, as demonstrated by SOFTCAT PLC’s involvement. Given the ongoing necessity to safeguard digital communications, businesses adept in designing and deploying robust email protection frameworks may leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and expand their footprint in the public authority sector.

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Notice Title

Email Security

Notice Description

Email Security for LDC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066688
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021423-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,983 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2029 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
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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