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CNTR0010470 - Sophos Anti-Virus and Extended support - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jun 2021 at 22:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is awarding a contract for the provision of Sophos Anti-Virus licences, encompassing Server Protection for Virtualisation, Windows, and Linux. This procurement falls under the category of anti-virus software packages and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period is set for one year, commencing on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. Interested suppliers needed to submit their quotations through the Council's e-tendering system by 5 pm on 22nd January 2021, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in anti-virus software and IT services, particularly those capable of meeting the technology and support requirements for Server Protection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the emphasis on their suitability. Companies that can provide comprehensive licensing solutions along with ongoing critical updates and support for older server systems will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CNTR0010470 - Sophos Anti-Virus and Extended support - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Sophos Anti-Virus licenses (Server Protection for Virtualisation, Windows and Linux) with Extended support for Win2008 R2 server. This contract will be for a period of 1 year, commencing 01/04/2021 until 31/03/2022. This contract will not be automatically renewed on an annual basis, performance of the provider to meet agreed SLA's and KPI's will be rigorously monitored throughout the 12-month term. The Council will reserve the right to Terminate for convenience (as detailed in BCC's standard Terms & Conditions). We have a current requirement for suppliers to quote for 450 Sophos Anti-Virus Licenses (Server Protection for Virtualisation, Windows and Linux) to cover our Windows 2008 R2 servers. As Windows 2008 R2 is now End of Support (31st Dec 2020) We are now also required to purchase "Extended support" for these servers to continue receiving AV updates. We have a requirement to maintain Anti-Virus on these 450 servers over the next 12 months (1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022) and we also need to make sure we are still applying all Critical and regular AV updates. All associated costs must be included in the licensing cost quoted in your response to allow us to meet our requirement above. The costs can be inputted within the embedded spreadsheet within the response section. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 5 pm on 22nd January 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718d0af6-f127-4fde-a337-0d05256982b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48761000 - Anti-virus software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48820000 - Servers

48822000 - Computer servers

72212760 - Virus protection software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,271 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rhona Bowditch
Contact Email
rhona.bowditch@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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