---
title: "Egress Switch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06960d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Egress Switch

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06960d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Westmorland and Furness Council, titled "Egress Switch," revolves around acquiring software for secure email encryption and large file transfer. This process falls under the category of goods within the software package and information systems industry. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract already awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. Situated in the UKD12 region, the council, located in Kendal, collaborated with Cumberland Council as the procuring entity, based in Carlisle. The legal foundation for this procurement is linked to legislation UKPGA 2023/54. Key timelines include the contract’s effective period from 28th March 2026 to 27th March 2027, with the signing date recorded on 18th March 2026. The total contract value is GBP 71,546.88.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software services, particularly those capable of providing robust email encryption solutions and large file transfer systems. As the procurement was conducted below the threshold with an unspecified method, it suggests flexibility and an opening for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete. Companies with a solid track record in delivering such secure software packages would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their client base within the public sector. Engaging with local councils could establish long-term business relationships fostering future collaborations.

## Notice

Contract for software for secure email encryption and large file transfer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,622 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043159-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043159-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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