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title: "Mail archiving solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52f91735-2f74-4717-8233-6addc088e1b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-29"
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# Mail archiving solution

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52f91735-2f74-4717-8233-6addc088e1b3

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Cambridgeshire County Council involved an open procedure for a "Mail archiving solution" to support their legacy systems within the software package and information systems industry category. Located in England, United Kingdom, the procurement reached its award stage, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 24th October 2025, and the contract commencing from 31st October 2025 to 1st October 2026. The contract was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, a large-scale company, for a value of GBP 25,830.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions to support existing IT infrastructures, specifically in mail archiving. Companies with expertise in software services and an existing client portfolio with UK councils could find this sector profitable. The open procurement method implies a competitive landscape ideal for firms ready to offer comprehensive solutions with reliable service support, facilitating potential growth through government contracts.

## Notice

Support for legacy mail archiving solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e70c205-bd02-4842-83ab-2ceb928704a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,830 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e70c205-bd02-4842-83ab-2ceb928704a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e70c205-bd02-4842-83ab-2ceb928704a5
  29th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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