--- title: "Advanced Email Threat Protection Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0523f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0523f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0523f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0523f9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-23" --- # Advanced Email Threat Protection Solution Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0523f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0523f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0523f9.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of an "Advanced Email Threat Protection Solution." This project is particularly focused on modernising the Council's email security infrastructure, as part of a wide-ranging digital transformation strategy. The procurement process is categorised under the 'Security Software Package' industry with reference to CPV code 48730000, and it aims to explore the market for both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and innovative proposals from vendors. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 23rd May 2025, with an engagement milestone scheduled to conclude by 17th June 2025. The aim is to inform the procurement strategy, gaining insights into supplier capabilities and innovative concept viability. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st November 2025, running until 31st October 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. The procurement is above the financial threshold for goods, noting its significant scale and impact. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those with innovative technology propositions. Companies that focus on security software and have experience in implementing advanced threat protection systems would find this procurement a promising avenue to showcase their expertise. It offers them the chance to engage with Leicester City Council during the digitalisation initiative, where the local authority is prioritising flexibility and future-proof solutions. Suppliers with a track record in digital transformation and delivering scalable security solutions would be well-positioned to compete, providing them with an opportunity not only to win a significant contract but also to establish a long-term relationship with a prominent public sector client. ## Notice The purpose of such engagement is to understand the level of market interest and to seek market intelligence on offerings in the market on both commercial off the shelf solutions as well as any innovatative proposals from organisations that may have an interest or expertise in this field The Council is aiming to procure a solution which will deliver and future proof the current functionality and additionally provide flexibility to exploit the use of new technology where this provides benefit to the business, in relation to Advanced Email Threat Protection Objectives of the Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise are to: - gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion; - provide confidence around viability of concept; - gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; - understand risks and issues not previously considered; - inform the Outline Business Case; - inform the Procurement Strategy; and - prevent the Council from advertising an unachievable project at UK e-notification service www.find-tender.service.gov.uk stage. ### Planning Information The Council are interested in understanding the market, and whether suppliers can supply all (our preferred option), or one of the components we are looking to replace. We are not averse to using different solutions for each of these channels. As a principle the Council is embracing digitalisation moving towards streamlining, automation and channel adoption, with customer self-service at every opportunity. The Council have formed several specific questions, and are seeking your views on how we can achieve best value in respect of these delivered as a commercially off the shelf solution (COTS) . The questions are located in the PME published document. In responding, you should understand that detailed and lengthy submissions are not necessary at this stage. Nonetheless, we welcome any pertinent information on your company’s capability and views on an approach to the provision of the required services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026787-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48730000 - Security software package ## Release History - 23 May 2025 at 14:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026787-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026787-2025 23rd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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