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title: "Secure File Transfer Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14f5e9e2-b402-4863-923e-01b67becf87a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-01-09"
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# Secure File Transfer Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14f5e9e2-b402-4863-923e-01b67becf87a

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement for a Secure File Transfer Service, classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement process was initiated using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 12th May 2017 and concluded on 11th May 2018, with the overall contract value set at £56,000. The purchasing took place from locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others. The tender process officially ended on 28th April 2017, and the contract award was published on 9th January 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in secure data transfer solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative and reliable IT services are well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in similar framework agreements. Engaging with this type of contract can contribute to business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients and enhancing their service offerings in the evolving digital landscape.

## Notice

Secure File Transfer Service re-procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682c05d3-afa6-4793-90ba-ddfe4729d01c |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2017 - 11 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

- 9 Jan 2018 at 16:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682c05d3-afa6-4793-90ba-ddfe4729d01c
- 17 Oct 2017 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682c05d3-afa6-4793-90ba-ddfe4729d01c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682c05d3-afa6-4793-90ba-ddfe4729d01c
  9th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/182c513d-1bb4-4518-8e59-c611a5886a71
  Contract

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