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title: "CA15290 - Dixons Academies Trust - Mimecast Software - Direct Award"
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# CA15290 - Dixons Academies Trust - Mimecast Software - Direct Award

Buyer: DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afae3a1d-f5c9-4800-9a93-a06c0e632ffa

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd, focuses on the direct award of Mimecast Software to Softcat PLC. This contract, valued at £64,575.36, falls under the electronic mail software package industry category (CPV code 48223000). The procurement method for this process was a direct award via the Procurement Services framework, with the tender period concluding on 11th February 2025. The contract will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the goods will be delivered across multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom, with the primary location being Bradford (postal code BD5 7RR). The procurement stage is currently at the awarding phase, having been completed and announced on 11th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow by partnering with a reputable educational trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs. Companies specialising in electronic mail software packages or related IT services will find this contract appealing. The direct award method and specific procurement framework streamline the process for companies already registered or seeking to register on the MultiQuote platform, potentially leading to further collaboration with Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd.

## Notice

Direct Awarded to Softcat for 1 year of Mimecast Software via the Procurement Services framework To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15290. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15290 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f61b651-0f72-48da-b3e1-0e6512c55e02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,575 |
| 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 | DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD5 7RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Little Horton |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48223000 - Electronic mail software package

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f61b651-0f72-48da-b3e1-0e6512c55e02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f61b651-0f72-48da-b3e1-0e6512c55e02
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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