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title: "Email Gateway"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# Email Gateway

Buyer: ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87c6842a-678a-4848-827b-72f45021bf20

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## Summary

The procurement process was carried out by St Albans City and District Council, aimed at securing a provider for email gateway services under the title "Email Gateway". This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the software package and information systems industry. The region targeted for service delivery is the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process progressed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement and has now reached the award stage, with completion status marked. The contract period spans from the 12th of May 2026 to the 11th of May 2028, following the award decision date on the 10th of April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software systems, particularly those offering email gateway solutions. The procurement method suggests that businesses experienced in framework agreements are well-suited to compete. Although a large-scale company, Bytes Software Services Ltd eventually secured the contract, there is an indication that the procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thereby encouraging participation from this segment. Engaging in such contracts can lead to strategic business growth and potential future opportunities with the council and similar public sector organisations.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a suitably qualified supplier who can provide email gateway services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d0395e-4d42-404b-8636-6bd5e8e576f8 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 11 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,568 |
| 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 | ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST ALBANS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL1 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | St Albans |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 8 Jun 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d0395e-4d42-404b-8636-6bd5e8e576f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d0395e-4d42-404b-8636-6bd5e8e576f8
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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