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title: "Egress security software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAFCASS"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Egress security software

Buyer: CAFCASS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57cc9924-614c-43d4-a28f-cc417336bbb1

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## Summary

Cafcass, a public body in England responsible for children's welfare, awarded a direct procurement contract for the provision of Egress security software. This tender involved Cafcass using the Crown Commercial Services framework RM1557.14 G Cloud 14, targeting IT services such as software development and Internet support, as well as security software packages. The procurement was in the 'Award' stage, with the contract being awarded to Softcat PLC on 12 January 2026 and published on 17 March 2026. This service is intended for deployment within England with a contract duration from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2027, with an annual contract value of £77,575, excluding VAT. The buying organisation enables a contract extension for up to 12 months with adequate notice.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security software package development and IT consultancy, especially those catering to government requirements for secure data management and encryption. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with competencies in security software would find this tender relevant due to its alignment with government-certified standards for transferring sensitive official data. Organisations interested in enhancing their roles within the UK's public sector technology solutions marketplace may find significant value and expansion potential in such procurement opportunities, especially given the direct award process that allows for strategic collaborations with substantial buyers like Cafcass.

## Notice

For information only. Call off contract against Crown Commercial Services RM1557.14 G Cloud 14. Egress Protect enables users to apply the appropriate level of email encryption, as well as control and revoke access, and audit data in real-time. Certified and accredited by NCSC as suitable for transferring OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL SENSITIVE data under the current Government Classification Scheme. This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months, by giving the Supplier 30 days written notice before its expiry. Annual value of this contract is PS77,575.00 (excluding VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7298aee6-c631-4f03-971c-449d074ba3b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,575 |
| 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 | CAFCASS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1X 8NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212730 - Security software development services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7298aee6-c631-4f03-971c-449d074ba3b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7298aee6-c631-4f03-971c-449d074ba3b9
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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