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Egress Workspace

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Egress Workspace" was conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, located at the Police Headquarters, Aykley Heads in Durham, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of IT software packages and is classified as a goods procurement. The procurement used a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and reached the award stage on 30th April 2026. The contract was awarded to Sapphire Technologies Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and will be in effect from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in security software development for secure messaging and email classification. Companies specialising in IT software packages can take inspiration from this tender to align their offerings with the needs of sub-central government authorities. Businesses that are equipped to provide innovative and secure solutions for handling file sharing and email transmissions will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders that may arise in this sector. Since the procurement was conducted directly without competition, understanding such opportunities can also guide businesses in exploring direct procurement strategies under threshold values.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Egress Workspace

Notice Description

Security software for e-mail, secure messaging, Document and Email Classification, and associated technologies to assist secure file sharing and handling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039953-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,317 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
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
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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