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24 Jun 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, a sub-central government public authority, involved the acquisition of email security software titled "Email Security Software." The purpose was to purchase Barracuda Email Protection software. The contract, referenced as LFRS 216, has been awarded and completed. Located in Preston, United Kingdom, the organisation employed a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - unknown." The procurement was in the award stage as of June 2026, with the active contract having commenced on 26th February 2026, and set to conclude on 25th February 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the software package and information systems sector, particularly those experienced with email protection solutions. The contract has been awarded to VALTO LIMITED, a large company, highlighting potential opportunities for businesses with substantial capacity. The wide delivery regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC to UKK, further enhance the business growth potential by providing a large market scope. Such contracts can particularly benefit companies with existing governmental procurement capabilities or those looking to establish strong links with public authority clients like the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Email Security Software

Notice Description

Purchase of Barracuda Email Protection software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059494-2026
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
£77,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALTO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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