Planning

TMBC Email and Web Security Solution Supplier Engagement

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Dec 2024 at 12:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for a new Email and Web Security Solution. The procurement process titled "TMBC Email and Web Security Solution Supplier Engagement" falls under the security software industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the supplier engagement stage, with key dates including the engagement end date on 31st January 2025. Interested parties are required to submit their expressions of interest via the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 pm on the deadline date.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security software and virus protection solutions to engage with the Council before a formal tender is announced. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this process allows companies to showcase their capabilities and influence the Council's decision-making regarding the best way to deliver the contract. Although participation does not guarantee future tender success, it positions businesses to better understand and prepare for potential upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TMBC Email and Web Security Solution Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the renewal of the current email security gateway and web security solution. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest Your expression of interest must be made via Kent Business Portal, and the information requested above must be provided by 12:00pm on Friday 31st January 2025 in order to be eligible for assessment. Information must be submitted via the messaging facility within the Kent Business Portal. The information will then be considered by the Council and key stakeholders. At the conclusion of the engagement process, the Council will determine the most appropriate route forward but makes no guarantee of any future tender or contract award for this service. Participation in this supplier engagement process does not grant any advantage in any future tender process, nor does it guarantee acceptance of any future tender you may submit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a931878-b0e2-4ba5-9481-fb0858102b4b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

48760000 - Virus protection software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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