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Anti-Virus/Spam licenses

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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01 Nov 2021 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) of the United Kingdom, which has recently awarded a contract for "Anti-Virus/Spam licenses" valued at £13,294. This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to virus protection software, and is located in the South East region of England. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th September 2021 and the contract period running from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those focused on software solutions such as anti-virus and spam protection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, which are well-suited to compete in this area, can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings, contribute to public sector needs, and potentially secure future contracts in a growing market.

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Notice Title

Anti-Virus/Spam licenses

Notice Description

MessageLabs anti-spam/anti-virusx 1150 licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-239ae2b9-a6a2-4af6-b31d-b8a40ca26125
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58ba4e0-4d6e-4dac-9690-e074cb3a77a5
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48760000 - Virus protection software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,294 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,294 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+0000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADIAN SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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