Tender

RA351883 - WHC - Sophos licences 3 year contract

WEST HERTS COLLEGE

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Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Herts College is seeking to procure a three-year contract for the renewal of Sophos licences, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV 48000000). This procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their completed price schedules and official quotations by 4th July 2025 at 15:00 BST. The contract will commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The opportunity is accessible via the MultiQuote portal, and the procurement is part of the CPC framework's Lot 4, which focuses on miscellaneous and commercial off-the-shelf software and associated services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the software industry, particularly those specialising in educational licences and large-scale IT solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Companies that can provide comprehensive IT solutions and have experience in education sector contracts will be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their client base within the public sector, particularly in educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RA351883 - WHC - Sophos licences 3 year contract

Notice Description

West Herts College require costs for its upcoming Sophos licence renewal. The product and quantity stated below: Product Name Quantity Start Date Central Intercept X Advanced - 5000-9999 users - 36 MOS - Renewal - EDU 5000 03.08.2025 Central Intercept X Advanced for Server - 100-999 servers - 36 MOS - Renewal - EDU 150 03.08.2025 Central Mobile Advanced - 100-199 users - 36 MOS - Renewal - EDU 150 03.08.2025 Please complete the attached price schedule and provide an official quotation on letter headed paper. This procurement is also being run via the CPC framework Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges, Lot 4: Other - Miscellaneous and commercial off the shelf software and associated services (RA351863). The College reserves the right to select the procurement route which best suits its requirements. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA351883. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA351883 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364a3bc5-c161-4175-bde4-607284dca84b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD1 3EZ
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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