Planning

Market Engagement - Provision of an Antivirus Solution on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

20 Feb 2025 at 15:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of an antivirus solution for NHS Greater Manchester. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled to end on 6th March 2025. Located in Salford, England, this procurement is classified under the CPV code 48761000 for antivirus software packages. Relevant documents and further details can be found in the early engagement notice published on 20th February 2025. Businesses interested in participating are invited to review the Request for Information (RFI) documents available online.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those offering antivirus software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, providing innovative solutions to meet the NHS's needs. Firms that can deliver a robust antivirus solution will not only gain a substantial contract with NHS Greater Manchester but also enhance their reputation within the public healthcare sector. Engaging in this procurement can lead to long-term business growth and further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Provision of an Antivirus Solution on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester

Notice Description

Market Engagement RFI to assess anti virus solutions for NHS Greater Manchester. Please visit https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/22494548 for RFI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e624290-acac-4cdb-85e7-e465131996b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c218251-bec9-4d92-a0ea-4cc3632da6f2
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

48761000 - Anti-virus 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 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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