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Egress Switch

Westmorland and Furness Council

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11 May 2026 at 16:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Westmorland and Furness Council, titled "Egress Switch," revolves around acquiring software for secure email encryption and large file transfer. This process falls under the category of goods within the software package and information systems industry. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract already awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. Situated in the UKD12 region, the council, located in Kendal, collaborated with Cumberland Council as the procuring entity, based in Carlisle. The legal foundation for this procurement is linked to legislation UKPGA 2023/54. Key timelines include the contract’s effective period from 28th March 2026 to 27th March 2027, with the signing date recorded on 18th March 2026. The total contract value is GBP 71,546.88.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software services, particularly those capable of providing robust email encryption solutions and large file transfer systems. As the procurement was conducted below the threshold with an unspecified method, it suggests flexibility and an opening for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete. Companies with a solid track record in delivering such secure software packages would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their client base within the public sector. Engaging with local councils could establish long-term business relationships fostering future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Egress Switch

Notice Description

Contract for software for secure email encryption and large file transfer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06960d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043159-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,622 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 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
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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