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Mimecast - Comprehensive Defense Plan

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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24 Mar 2021 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves Manchester Metropolitan University as the buying organisation, which has awarded the contract titled "Mimecast - Comprehensive Defense Plan" under the category of security software package. This procurement, worth £180,471.74, was conducted as a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was officially announced on 24 March 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 1 March 2021, with the contract period set to run from 12 March 2021 until 11 March 2024, located in Manchester, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and security sectors, particularly those specialising in software solutions. Businesses that can provide robust security software packages or similar ICT services are well-placed to compete, as they can leverage the existing framework agreement established by Manchester Metropolitan University to potentially secure future contracts and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Mimecast - Comprehensive Defense Plan

Notice Description

Mimecast - Comprehensive Defense Plan awarded under ICT VAR Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b1f0f84-2f7f-4039-8121-8042e5932fd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c68bad-4db1-48d3-994e-b87f4705367d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,471 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,471 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2021 - 11 Mar 2024 3-4 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
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Stacey Anderton
Contact Email
s.anderton@mmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 247 1873

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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