---
title: "SO16396 Provision of MIMESweeper Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6682a27e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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published: "2016-11-18"
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# SO16396 Provision of MIMESweeper Licences

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6682a27e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is looking to renew the MimeSweeper Licences for the Department for Education, with the contract starting on 16th December 2015 and lasting until 15th December 2016. The procurement process is complete, and it was conducted using an open procedure in the software package and information systems category. The awarded contract, valued at £21,150, was finalised on 1st March 2016.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity particularly for companies specialising in software solutions and information services. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with experience in providing similar software packages, particularly focusing on digital security or content filtering systems. Suppliers in the UK and abroad, including territories such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, may find this market accessible.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS NOTICE IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. The Department for Education (DfE) requires the renewal of MimeSweeper Service from 16th December 2015 for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19cdec12-9bb5-4b7f-b10e-ffd7c769b920 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2015 - 15 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,150 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19cdec12-9bb5-4b7f-b10e-ffd7c769b920

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19cdec12-9bb5-4b7f-b10e-ffd7c769b920
  8th March 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/475ea721-e5c3-4a9c-a333-8c204cdaf254
  Outcome letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04fadb12-6690-4e74-8472-98b39853d21c
  Contract

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