---
title: "SafeSend software for Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry emails"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000785925"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-12-30"
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# SafeSend software for Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry emails

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785925

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of SafeSend software services for the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, focusing on preventing emails from being mistakenly sent to unintended recipients. This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure procurement method. The successful bidder, VIPRE Security Limited, will deliver this service in the UKM region. The contract, valued at £11,348, includes 199 software licences and will span from 21st December 2024 to 20th December 2027, with the possibility of additional licences if required due to an increase in staff numbers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and cybersecurity sectors to engage with public sector contracts. SMEs specialising in cloud software and data protection are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts given the nature of the services required. Businesses that offer innovative solutions for secure email communication and data integrity stand to benefit from such public procurement opportunities, potentially paving the way for growth and further governmental collaborations.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, have awarded a contract for the provision of cloud software services which helps prevent emails going to the wrong person.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

G-Cloud 14 call-off contract awarded for 199 software licences for a period of 36 months from 21st December 2024 to 20th December 2027.

Options: Additional licences may be required during the contract term if staff numbers increase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520960 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,348 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIPRE SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520960

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520960
  SafeSend software for Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry emails - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, have awarded a contract for the provision of cloud software services which helps prevent emails going to the wrong person.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785925
- https://www.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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