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SafeSend software for Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry emails

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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30 Dec 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of SafeSend software services for the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, focusing on preventing emails from being mistakenly sent to unintended recipients. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure procurement method. The successful bidder, VIPRE Security Limited, will deliver this service in the UKM region. The contract, valued at £11,348, includes 199 software licences and will span from 21st December 2024 to 20th December 2027, with the possibility of additional licences if required due to an increase in staff numbers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and cybersecurity sectors to engage with public sector contracts. SMEs specialising in cloud software and data protection are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts given the nature of the services required. Businesses that offer innovative solutions for secure email communication and data integrity stand to benefit from such public procurement opportunities, potentially paving the way for growth and further governmental collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SafeSend software for Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry emails

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, have awarded a contract for the provision of cloud software services which helps prevent emails going to the wrong person.

Lot Information

Lot 1

G-Cloud 14 call-off contract awarded for 199 software licences for a period of 36 months from 21st December 2024 to 20th December 2027.

Options: Additional licences may be required during the contract term if staff numbers increase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785925
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520960
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,348 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.riach2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIPRE SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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