Tender

16 053 SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS INTERFACE (MAILMARSHAL) ESS MAINTENANCE 1+1 YEAR

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2017 at 18:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Cheshire East Council, which is seeking quotations for the renewal of an email filtering service (Sophos for MailMarshal) for Cheshire Schools. The contract titled "16 053 SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS INTERFACE (MAILMARSHAL) ESS MAINTENANCE 1+1 YEAR" falls under the software package and information systems category with a total value of £42,000. The tender is currently in the active planning stage and will close for submissions on 6th February 2017. The goods procured will be delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period scheduled to run from 1st March 2017 to 28th February 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software maintenance and support services. Businesses with expertise in email filtering systems and IT solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to deliver comprehensive support and maintenance, especially given the anticipated reinstatement fee for services, will be crucial for potential bidders looking to establish or expand their presence in the local government sector.

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Notice Title

16 053 SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS INTERFACE (MAILMARSHAL) ESS MAINTENANCE 1+1 YEAR

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester BC provide an email filtering service (Sophos for MailMarshal) to Cheshire Schools. This renewal of the email filtering licensing has currently expired on 30/04/2016. Quotations are being sought for the renewal of 6,500 x MailMarshal SEG Essential Maintenance/Support for 1 year with a 1 year option to extend. It is anticipated that a reinstatement fee will be required to bring the support back into line and to continue forward. Further information and details of this opportunity is available from https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8be848b-3527-4d90-be67-0e7b4f5d1e41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122ec14c-d200-4323-a1e4-830864e76c8a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ann Hope
Contact Email
ann.hope@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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