---
title: "Secure messaging and file-sharing platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b2c3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
---

# Secure messaging and file-sharing platform

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b2c3

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## Summary

The City of York Council has completed a procurement process concerning a secure messaging and file-sharing platform aimed at facilitating protected communication between the council, external organisations, and members of the public. This contract, awarded on 30th March 2026 with an operational period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, falls under the services category and was procured using a direct method, signifying a below-threshold, non-competitive process. City of York Council, a public authority within the sub-central government classification, based in York, United Kingdom, oversaw this procurement. The project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE), and the procurement has been finalised to an active status as of June 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for firms specialising in data services looking to expand into public sector contracts. Given the nature of the service, businesses that can provide secure messaging solutions might find this contract particularly relevant. DOQEX LIMITED, an SME headquartered in York, secured the contract, highlighting potential opportunities for similar-sized enterprises or those with expertise in data security who are exploring partnerships with public entities like the City of York Council. The direct procurement approach indicates potential for SMEs to gain contracts without going through competitive bidding, making it a favourable opportunity for niche service providers.

## Notice

Secure messaging and file-sharing platform used to facilitate protected communication between CYC, external organisations, and members of the public. Beyond standard encryption

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055135-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055135-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055135-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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