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title: "Symantec Email Security Service"
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# Symantec Email Security Service

Buyer: THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb853233-c2b0-4a80-86b3-9a5e85d3ed37

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## Summary

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has completed a procurement process for the "Symantec Email Security Service" which involves the provision of an email security service including a managed service. This contract, awarded to Gradian Systems Ltd, follows a selective procurement method under a framework agreement, specifically in the industry category of electronic mail software packages and security software. The contract is set to run from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2027 with a total value of £60,392.64. It is relevant to businesses operating in the United Kingdom, particularly in the field of security software, with procurement stages concluded as it has reached the award phase. The original tender period ended on 23rd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in security software, especially those with expertise in providing secure email services. Additionally, businesses that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find favourable opportunities given the nature of the contract and its alignment with SME suitability. Large businesses with a strong track record in managed services relating to security software would also be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future, building on the potential precedent set by this contract with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

## Notice

Provision of Symantec Email Security Service including Managed Service. The contract includes a 12 month optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5281653-51a8-4a5b-9524-20dfbdebd340 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,196 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,392 |
| 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 | THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRADIAN SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48223000 - Electronic mail software package
- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5281653-51a8-4a5b-9524-20dfbdebd340

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5281653-51a8-4a5b-9524-20dfbdebd340
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission

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