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title: "Egress Switch Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-017ba2ea-73a6-4ffb-9073-3314063be014"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2018-07-05"
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# Egress Switch Licenses

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-017ba2ea-73a6-4ffb-9073-3314063be014

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, which has awarded a contract for "Egress Switch Licenses" within the IT services industry, specifically for consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract value totals £45,000 and commenced on 19 December 2017, concluding on 18 December 2018. The tender was initiated through a direct procurement method, categorised as a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period closing on 18 December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and secure communication solutions. Companies that develop software capable of integrating with email systems to ensure secure communications are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and secure partnerships with governmental agencies that prioritise cybersecurity solutions.

## Notice

Egress Switch is a client that runs within Outlook to give the user the ability to send secure emails. Egress Switch is currently used by wider DfT and is the only solution that is recommended by the National Cyber Security Centre. The GSI computers have been removed, which were previously the only way for staff to send secure emails. The Agency currently don't offer any secure email solution other than a few users who have given Egress web version. Egress Switch will give all Agency staff the ability to send emails in a secure and consistent approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f17cfde-7984-4e5f-a8ff-55cf017922f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2017 - 18 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EGRESS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f17cfde-7984-4e5f-a8ff-55cf017922f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f17cfde-7984-4e5f-a8ff-55cf017922f0
  5th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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