Tender

UK SBS IT16023 Renewal for Sophos UTM Total Protect Appliance/Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), focusing on the renewal of the Sophos UTM Total Protect Appliance/Subscription. This contract falls within the IT services industry, specifically for software support and consultation, and is located in Swindon, England. Currently, the project is at the Tender stage, having passed its publication date on 5th February 2016, with a tender submission deadline that has already expired on 19th February 2016. The contract period originally started on 10th March 2016 and is set to conclude on 9th March 2018.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those providing cybersecurity solutions and technical support. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this contract should be prepared to deliver comprehensive support, including software upgrades, proactive system monitoring, and dedicated account management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider registering and expressing their interest, as this procurement process is open and encourages participation from various service providers eager to engage with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS IT16023 Renewal for Sophos UTM Total Protect Appliance/Subscription

Notice Description

'*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. ***' Provide a licence renewal for the already purchased Sophos UTM SG 650 Full Guard appliance UK SBS ISS require: * Licence renewal for Sophos UTM SG 650 Full Guard Licence subscription X 2 (Active/Active), Network, Web, Email, Wireless Protection, Web Application Server Protection * Technical support for the SOPHOS UTM appliance - Including unlimited support calls and on-site support at no additional cost if required * Upgrades/patches undertaken where necessary * Proactive monitoring and system alerts * Recommendations around policy best practice and system health checks * Backup/recovery in the event of failure * Monthly MI - including alerts, recommendations, availability, confirmation of activities carried out * Dedicated account manager * Quarterly service review meetings - managed and initiated by the supplier. Additional information: This contract shall initially be for a one year period until March 2017 with the option to extend for one further year until March 2018. There is no guarantee that this contract will be extended As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47f41808-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f2b063-1ae1-4c01-8447-13c57b5c1ce6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2016 - 9 Mar 2018 1-2 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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