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Secure messaging and file-sharing platform

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2026 at 11:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has completed a procurement process concerning a secure messaging and file-sharing platform aimed at facilitating protected communication between the council, external organisations, and members of the public. This contract, awarded on 30th March 2026 with an operational period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, falls under the services category and was procured using a direct method, signifying a below-threshold, non-competitive process. City of York Council, a public authority within the sub-central government classification, based in York, United Kingdom, oversaw this procurement. The project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE), and the procurement has been finalised to an active status as of June 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for firms specialising in data services looking to expand into public sector contracts. Given the nature of the service, businesses that can provide secure messaging solutions might find this contract particularly relevant. DOQEX LIMITED, an SME headquartered in York, secured the contract, highlighting potential opportunities for similar-sized enterprises or those with expertise in data security who are exploring partnerships with public entities like the City of York Council. The direct procurement approach indicates potential for SMEs to gain contracts without going through competitive bidding, making it a favourable opportunity for niche service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure messaging and file-sharing platform

Notice Description

Secure messaging and file-sharing platform used to facilitate protected communication between CYC, external organisations, and members of the public. Beyond standard encryption

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055135-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOQEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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