Provision of Hardware Security Module as a Service (HSMaaS) to Essex County Council
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Hardware Security Module as a Service (HSMaaS) to Essex County Council
Awarded 19 Jul 2025
Awarded19 Jul 2025
Value£61,129.32
SupplierSoftcat PLC
AgencyESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
RegionEast of England
CategoryIT & Software
Expires in 1y 9mo3y term, 43% elapsed
Awarded 19 July 2025Expires 18 July 2028
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Essex County Council awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for Hardware Security Module as a Service (HSMaaS), delivered through a cloud-based model for using Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) designed to securely generate, store, and manage cryptographic keys and perform encryption operations.
The contract value was £61,129.32.
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Provision of Hardware Security Module as a Service (HSMaaS) to Essex County Council
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