Award

Endpoint Protection

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council recently completed the procurement process for the provision of endpoint protection services, specifically 700 Deep Freeze Anti Virus Cloud Subscription Licences. This tender, classified under technical services with CPV code 71356000, was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the KCS Framework (ref: Y23065). The procurement process concluded with the contract being awarded to Phoenix Limited. The contract period is from 6th October 2025 to 5th October 2028 and covers the delivery of services within the East of England. The award was made on 3rd July 2025 and the details were published on 10th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing endpoint protection solutions, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale deployments in public sector environments. Companies that are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders include those with established credentials in technical services provision and the ability to leverage framework agreements for public sector clients. Additionally, while the tender does not explicitly target SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises may find beneficial avenues for growth in participating in such procurement processes through strategic partnerships and enhancing their visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Endpoint Protection

Notice Description

700 Deep Freeze Anti Virus Cloud Subscription Licences via the KCS Framework ref: Y23065.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ca7d83b-2e2b-4aa9-98dd-37b6cb1e6140
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7e684a-fd6e-421c-8804-5b68f7564804
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,275 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amelia Morris
Contact Email
amelia.morris@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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