Award

Award of Clearswift Secure Email and Web Gateway

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Clackmannanshire Council involves the award for the provision of a managed secure email and web gateway service. The contract, titled "Award of Clearswift Secure Email and Web Gateway," falls under the services category, specifically targeting security software packages. Based in Alloa, the Council aimed to enhance its hybrid Microsoft 365 and legacy ICT environment with security filtering, threat detection, and protection features. The procurement reached the award stage on 15th April 2026, following a tender initiation on 4th January 2026. There were two bids submitted for consideration. The contract has now been awarded to boxxe Limited, also located in Alloa.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies engaged in ICT security services. Businesses specialising in security software solutions, managed IT services, and cloud-based security systems can benefit from such government contracts, as they offer consistent support and maintenance work. By engaging with Clackmannanshire Council, companies in these sectors can establish a foothold in public sector operations, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with similar authorities across the UK. Organisations with expertise in managing email and web security gateways are particularly suited to vie for such contracts, where the emphasis is on robust and innovative cyber security solutions.

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Notice Title

Award of Clearswift Secure Email and Web Gateway

Notice Description

Provision of a managed secure email and web gateway service, including licensing, hosting, and supplier-managed support for Clearswift Secure Email Gateway and Secure Web Gateway platforms.The service provides security filtering, threat detection, and protection for the Council's hybrid Microsoft 365 and legacy ICT environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827212
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553889
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ARC MARQUEES

BOXXE

ICECREAM ARCHITECTURE ICE CREAM

MGM TIMBER

P1 CONTRACTORS

RICOH

VENESKY BROWN

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