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Provision of A reseller arrangement for licensing and support of Internal AI Network Defence as a Service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 23:54

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a reseller arrangement for licensing and support of Internal AI Network Defence as a Service. The tender, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. It is valued at £465,152, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st July 2026. The contract is geographically located in the West Midlands, UK, and was awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited on 5th June 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of offering licensing and support services for AI-based network defence solutions. Large enterprises, similar to Bytes Software Services Limited, which can leverage existing framework agreements and provide sophisticated digital and technology services tailored to municipal needs, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. This procurement underscores the demand for advanced cyber defence technologies within public sector operations, attracting businesses that excel in innovative software solutions and managed IT services.

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Notice Title

Provision of A reseller arrangement for licensing and support of Internal AI Network Defence as a Service

Notice Description

Provision of A reseller arrangement for licensing and support of the Cyglass Internal AI Network Defence as a Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-083eac14-cb99-4fe9-959a-d1e96b19bbdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4f5857-25e3-4973-9150-9e8666ba2d2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£465,152 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£465,152 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Digital and Technology Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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