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title: "002866 - Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plan"
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# 002866 - Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plan

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0378761e-7201-4f28-b0e8-4d0fb6c82d9a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "002866 - Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plan" has been completed by Durham County Council. This tender was part of a call-off from the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHSSBS Framework, focusing on software packages and information systems within the services industry category. The procurement occurred in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award stage was the final step in the process, with the tender initially due on 18th December 2025 and the award published on 5th January 2026. The procurement method was selective, drawing from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing advanced email protection solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage with such opportunities due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large enterprise, was the successful supplier for this award, highlighting the potential for businesses to collaborate with Durham County Council in future procurements within this sector. Engaging in such tenders can provide substantial growth opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their services in digital workplace solutions.

## Notice

Call off from Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHSSBS Framework for Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34c1bc5-d1aa-4233-9400-251a8aadf083 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,340 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34c1bc5-d1aa-4233-9400-251a8aadf083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34c1bc5-d1aa-4233-9400-251a8aadf083
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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