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PQ0275 - Recovery Manager Licences

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of "PQ0275 - Recovery Manager Licences", aimed at enhancing its Active Directory services and bolstering cyber security measures. This procurement falls under the category of software-related services and will take place in Birmingham, West Midlands. The tender period concludes at noon on 15th March 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and run until 31st March 2023. The procurement will be managed through the Council's e-tendering system, where interested suppliers must register to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering licensing and project management services. Companies with expertise in technical services related to software development and disaster recovery would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The ability to provide comprehensive support and maintenance for the Recovery Manager tool will enhance competitive advantage, allowing businesses to leverage their capabilities in a sector focused on improving cyber security resilience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0275 - Recovery Manager Licences

Notice Description

The Council currently has Quest Recovery Manager to support its Active Directory services. Due to increasing concerns and focus by BCC on Cyber Security Risks (i.e Ransomware) we are looking to protect critical servers such as Active Directory services. Our current version of the Quest Recovery Manager Tool does not meet our DR requirement and requires upgrading. Birmingham City Council requires a supplier to; o Provide 16,500 Perpetual Licences and maintenance for Recovery Manager for Active Directory Disaster Recovery Edition. o Provide Professional Technical/Project Management services to assist in the implementation of the new Software solution DR tools. This contract will be for a period of 1 years, commencing 01/04/2021 until 31/03/2023. 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 quotation 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 noon on 15th March 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f89260c-3108-4cf9-bbcb-08d5eabd37e8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

48331000 - Project management software package

71356000 - Technical services

72212218 - License management software development services

72212331 - Project management software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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