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title: "Email Security Solution (Valimail)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Email Security Solution (Valimail)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a5

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined is for an "Email Security Solution (Valimail)" by the University of Bedfordshire, a public undertaking located in Luton, UK. The contracting process has progressed to the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 19th May 2026. Operating under a limited procurement method that ensures below threshold competition, this project falls within the services category, specifically related to electronic mail software. The contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC and spans from 16th June 2026 to 15th June 2029. The final bid for this service was valued at £35,155.17, highlighting a strategic investment in enhancing email security solutions for the University.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in digital security and software development services. The competitive procurement process saw three bids, with SOFTCAT PLC successfully securing the contract. Businesses skilled in delivering comprehensive electronic mail software solutions that enhance security measures would find similar tenders a pertinent avenue for growth. Participation in such tenders can elevate company profiles and expand client portfolios, making them attractive prospects for firms within the IT and communications sectors.

## Notice

Email Security Solution (Valimail)-UoB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050751-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,155 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48223000 - Electronic mail software package
- 72212223 - Electronic mail software development services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 10:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050751-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050751-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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