Planning

Reverse Proxy Virus Scan Replacement Options - Soft Marketing Testing

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Apr 2021 at 12:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of the Reverse Proxy Virus Scan Replacement Options – Soft Marketing Testing procurement process. This initiative, aimed at exploring market solutions for a malware scanning system, has a key milestone deadline for engagement set for 5:00 PM on 4th May 2021. The project is categorised under software package solutions, specifically in the CPV classification of 48318000, and it is set to take place within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity and software development, particularly those offering malware scanning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this soft market sounding exercise. Companies interested in contributing to the project's requirements are invited to submit a questionnaire and solution overview via the In-Tend portal, highlighting their capabilities and pricing to potentially influence the future design and implementation of the solution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reverse Proxy Virus Scan Replacement Options - Soft Marketing Testing

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (BCC) are exploring the market for the functional and non-functional requirements (NFRs) for a Reverse Proxy Malware Scanning solution to be used when external users of BCC websites submit attachments to BCC. This will: * support the evaluation of solution options for replacement of the existing solution. * enable Birmingham City Council (BCC), and their partners to agree on the scope of what is being requested. * be used to make time and cost estimates on the delivery of the proposed solution and to allow the functional design of the required solution. The subsequent Options Appraisal and Design Specification documents will be used to describe how the solution will be designed and delivered. The requirements for Malware Scanning including: * Functional requirements for malware scanning of attachments. * Requirements for handling infected attachment files. * NFRs including service availability, volumes and security. * Current websites using the service plus any growth or contraction. Please read the document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this soft market sounding exercise please complete the requirements questionnaire, along with a solution overview and itemised price list and submit it via the In-Tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc by 5:00pm on the 4th May 2021. Registration on In-Tend is free. The system is secure and access to the clarifications will only be made available to those employees of the Council, and/or their authorised advisers in respect of this soft market sounding request. If you are unable to register with In-Tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in responding please click on the following link to access the Council's portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register your interest. We will send you a username and password so you can download the documentation. Please note that this is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ac2745b-656f-4375-b9e3-73944a5025b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7be2c57-6e18-4fa1-8d69-098f6f22ad4d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48318000 - Scanner 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
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 May 2021Expired
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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

Notice Documents

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