Tender

Endpoint protection for schools

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Sep 2020 at 10:54

Planning

15 Sep 2020 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is conducting an open tender for "Endpoint protection for schools," aiming to procure a virus protection software package to support its ICT Solutions, which caters to local schools and academies. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period closing on 26 October 2020. The estimated total value of the contract is £100,000, and the contract duration is set for three years, with possible extensions of one year each. The service delivery will take place in the East of England, and interested suppliers must register on Norfolk County Council's eProcurement system to participate.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cybersecurity and software solutions, particularly those with experience in educational technology. Businesses offering innovative virus protection services can leverage this contract to expand their market presence within the public sector and build lasting relationships with educational institutions. Interested suppliers should prepare their bids in accordance with the activation requirements stipulated by the Norfolk County Council to effectively compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Endpoint protection for schools

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council runs ICT Solutions which supports its schools with their ICT requirements, and also assists a number of academies, academy chains and Multi-Academy Trusts with their ICT where requested. ICT Services 4 Education is a traded service operated by Norfolk County Council working within its IMT department. ICT Solutions wish to purchase Endpoint Protection for schools. Additional information: Norfolk County Council will be managing the procurement on behalf of ICT Solutions. Please note that the full potential term of the contract has been indicated above and that the contract will be let on a 3 years +1 +1 years basis and that the total estimated value of the contract above reflects that. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's eProcurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Suppliers can see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and can 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the InTend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a3c1505-12d6-4da6-9eb1-825506698e0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/942454a2-5bd2-43eb-840a-7fc3c2fb74bd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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


CPV Codes

48760000 - Virus protection software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 6 Jan 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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