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title: "Supply of an Email Security Solution"
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# Supply of an Email Security Solution

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d27f22b-172c-4f91-a3a5-a7619b4a217f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded with the awarding of a contract for the "Supply of an Email Security Solution." This falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems, with additional classification as IT services including consulting and software development. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process took place in London, United Kingdom, with the contract running from 11th October 2025 to 10th October 2026. This award process reached the final stage, with the contract being officially active as of 11th November 2025. The total contract value is set at £300,000 GBP, with a minimum expected payment of £65,951 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for enterprises involved in IT services, software development, and email security solutions. As the contract is a call-off from a framework agreement and given its selective nature, companies with established credentials in software and IT solutions stand a favourable chance. The process was deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), indicating that smaller businesses with innovative solutions and competitive offerings could successfully compete. Large-scale businesses, like Ultima Business Solutions Ltd., have already demonstrated success by being awarded this contract, showcasing the potential for substantive growth through government procurement projects.

## Notice

Contract award notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9738ea59-4ef4-46e1-a5b4-35ef24c8ad6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,951 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2AA |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9738ea59-4ef4-46e1-a5b4-35ef24c8ad6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9738ea59-4ef4-46e1-a5b4-35ef24c8ad6f
  29th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0728a981-179e-48ee-a6b9-5c0f0f9e52fe
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