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title: "Email Security Gateway Requirement - Request For Information"
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# Email Security Gateway Requirement - Request For Information

Buyer: CPS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06ad3ebe-410e-4f2a-8cfa-bb78d33846a8

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## Summary

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is planning to procure an Email Security Gateway through a Request For Information process. The engagement end date is 5th May 2023. The CPS aims to replace its existing gateway by January 2024 and have the new service fully implemented by October 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, specifically focusing on Electronic mail software package and Security software package. The buying organisation, CPS, is located in London, England.

This tender for an Email Security Gateway presents an opportunity for suppliers, especially those offering security and email software services, to engage with the CPS to potentially secure a contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses are particularly encouraged to participate. The CPS is specifically seeking information from potential suppliers on products meeting the requirements outlined in the RFI document by 5th May 2023.

## Notice

The CPS is reviewing its email services and looking for a secure email gateway to replace the existing gateway which expires in January 2024. We are aiming to have the new service fully implemented by October 2023 The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is currently seeking information from potential Suppliers active in the Marketplace with a view to qualify requirements and assess market supply opportunities for the provision of an Email Security Gateway. This request for information asks for resellers to respond with a list of products which meet the requirements set out in the RFI document, along with an estimated indicative cost for 1 year service. Suppliers are required to submit responses to all questions contained within this RFI document and must be submitted to the Commercial Software Inbox (commercialsoftware@cps.gov.uk) by no later than 17:00 on Friday 5th May 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bfa6ad-c1fc-4941-b852-cf75a6f87a5e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CPS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48223000 - Electronic mail software package
- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 09:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bfa6ad-c1fc-4941-b852-cf75a6f87a5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bfa6ad-c1fc-4941-b852-cf75a6f87a5e
  21st April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0645b09-a39b-47bc-8758-aed4f3bf3629
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