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20 Jul 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Sefton Council, involves the annual renewal of Egress licences, focusing on IT services including software development and support. Located in Bootle, UK, the contract pertains to a below-threshold, limited competition method and is currently in the award stage. The procurement process has been completed with a contract signed on 16 July 2026 for Egress licences covering the period from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2027. The total contract value is £85,461.60, excluding taxes, and is intended to provide 1,029 'Protect' licences and 203 'Workspace' licences, facilitating the secure sharing of sensitive information by council employees.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those providing secure communication solutions. Companies similar to Communicate Technology Limited, the awarded supplier, would be well-suited to compete for such requirements due to their expertise in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, as classified under the CPV code 72000000. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and reliable encryption tools and solutions to public sector bodies have the potential to gain recognition and growth within the UK market through such procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ANNUAL RENEWAL OF EGRESS LICENSES

Notice Description

Sefton Council have used Egress as it's primary mail encryption tool for a number of years which has provided employees with the functionality to protect sensitive/confidential information they share with external recipients. Egress licences for 1 year covering the period 03/08/2026 to 02/08/2027; * 1029 x 'Protect 'licences * 203 x 'Workspace' licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068335-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,461 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 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
SEFTON 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
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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