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title: "Service Plan HSM"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# Service Plan HSM

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5089ce3-0bc1-4931-8b61-440777c0c842

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Service Plan HSM" was conducted by Essex County Council, targeting the Security Software Package industry category. The contract involves Hardware Security Modules delivered via a cloud-based model aimed at securely managing cryptographic keys. Located in the East of England, United Kingdom, this selective procurement was carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed, with Softcat PLC being awarded the contract on 17 July 2025. Key dates include the tender deadline on 2 July 2025, and the contract period running from 20 July 2025 to 19 July 2028.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in security software and cloud services, specifically those that can provide robust, scalable solutions for cryptographic security. Large businesses with experience in delivering Hardware Security Modules as-a-service would find this contract particularly beneficial. As the procurement method was selective, companies already part of established frameworks may find it advantageous to engage in similar opportunities for business growth. Although the buyer does not consider SMEs or VCSEs for this opportunity, such businesses can prepare for future similar procurements by enhancing their capacity and capability to join relevant frameworks.

## Notice

HSMaaS, to operate through a cloud-based delivery model for using Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)- designed to securely generate, store, and manage cryptographic keys and perform encryption operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32944694-1d27-40de-9e25-289ab0c8d7a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,129 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,129 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32944694-1d27-40de-9e25-289ab0c8d7a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32944694-1d27-40de-9e25-289ab0c8d7a4
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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