Tender

Security Application Suite

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of procuring a "Security Application Suite" aimed at delivering enhanced security solutions. This tender is part of an open procurement method and encompasses services related to security software under the classification of CPV code 48730000. Bids must be submitted by noon on 15 September 2015, with the contract expected to be awarded by 26 October 2015, and operational commencement slated for 11 January 2016. The council's primary location for this procurement is Portsmouth, South East England, where they maintain an annual budget of approximately £30,000 for both corporate and school deployments.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for technology service providers, particularly those specialising in security software and solutions. Businesses that offer independent or combined proposals for security applications, particularly those with experience in educational settings, would be well-suited to compete. The potential contract has flexible duration options of either 12 months or up to 5 years, which could facilitate growth in services across various educational institutions, especially in light of the increasing demand for mobile technology and online learning tools in schools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Application Suite

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council, 'the Authority', is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers and resellers to deliver a suite of security applications as described in the attached documents. The Authority's email, web filtering and endpoint security covered under this tender is currently delivered by Sophos in Corporate and School deployments. The licencing and support for the related hardware and software is due for renewal in January 2016 this tender has been issued therefore to ensure that this solution continues to represent 'best value'. Whilst the corporate requirements have remained largely unchanged over the term of our current contract, the requirements in schools has changed in line with the increased use of mobile technology and online learning so as a result we are interested in receiving responses from suppliers delivering independent solutions as well as combined proposals. It should also be noted that with many schools considering becoming academies where they have greater control over spending the future delivery of IT services by Portsmouth City Council is unpredictable we are therefore interested in receiving quotes for this element of the service for a 12 month as well as a full three year term The Authority aims to award the contract by 26 October 2015 with a subsequent commencement date of 11th January 2016. The Authorities annual budget for schools is in the region of PS10,000 per annum, whilst the corporate budget is in the region of PS20,000 per annum excluding support. Contract Period & Possible Extensions Schools: We are interested in receiving quotes for a 12 month contract and a 36 month contract. Corporate: The initial Contract period will be for 3 years with the possibility of extending the term by a further 2 years (up to a maximum total term of 5 years) in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. Please note that your quote submission must be provided by noon on 15 September 2015 Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Security Application Suite. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a21e623-37b6-4c22-b6b8-f36f53f64c3c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2016 - 11 Jan 2019 3-4 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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