Award

Intelligent Email Security

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council has completed the award of a contract for Intelligent Email Security, which focuses on enhancing security for both inbound and outbound emails. This procurement falls under the category of services in the general public services industry, specifically targeting regional requirements in Newtown St Boswells, UKM91. The contract was executed through an open procedure, with the process reaching the award stage on 11th March 2026. The contract was signed on 13th February 2026, signalling the full implementation of enhanced email security solutions provided by Computacenter, the awarded supplier.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses dealing with email security solutions and services, particularly those with a capacity to offer innovative and robust security measures for public sector clients. Although the contract was awarded to Computacenter, a large-scale supplier, SMEs specialising in cybersecurity and email security services may find valuable insights and potential collaboration avenues with larger firms, thereby increasing their exposure and potential market share in similar future procurements. Businesses based or operating within the UK can especially benefit due to regional priorities. The open procurement method ensures openness and fair competition, which invites diverse business participation despite the completion of this particular tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intelligent Email Security

Notice Description

Award of contract for the Intelligent Email Security (Egress). Enhanced security for inbound and outbound email.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the Intelligent Email Security. Enhanced security for inbound and outbound email.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551493
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
Large

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

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£279,040 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months 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 BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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