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title: "Secure Email File Transfer"
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published: "2017-12-07"
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# Secure Email File Transfer

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fef89a93-ddc1-4c7d-b2bd-8198c0b12a17

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process concerned the provision of a Secure Email File Transfer service awarded by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. This contract, valued at £27,000, falls under the IT software package industry category and was classified as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 7th December 2017, following the tender period that ended on 10th August 2017, with the contract commencing on 21st September 2017 and concluding on 20th September 2018. The service is located in the South West of England, specifically Exeter.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and cybersecurity solutions. Companies that possess the capability to deliver secure communication technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of public sector organisations like fire and rescue services.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a contract for a Secure Email File Transfer service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de368a1b-2be0-478c-82a3-36ff1ee8226b |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2017 - 20 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESS CYBERSECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2017 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de368a1b-2be0-478c-82a3-36ff1ee8226b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de368a1b-2be0-478c-82a3-36ff1ee8226b
  7th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dsfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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