Award

Anti Virus software for schools

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Mar 2024 at 15:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the supply of Sophos antivirus software to Phoenix Software Ltd. The contract, valued at £148,866 GBP, was awarded through a direct award procurement method. The contract period is from March 25, 2024, to March 24, 2027. The procurement stage was completed on March 11, 2024, and the contract was awarded under the Key Criteria Search framework.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing software services to participate in supplying antivirus software to schools in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Companies experienced in software package and information systems can benefit from this contract. Interested businesses should note the direct award procurement method and the contract period from 2024 to 2027, paving the way for potential growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anti Virus software for schools

Notice Description

This is for the supply of Sophos antivirus software. The software is purchased by the Council via Traded Services team and managed to schools who are participating in the bulk 3 year purchase. The Traded Services team (TST) within the Council offer services to schools, one of which is the purchasing of antivirus software. The Traded Services team obtain the number of devices and servers from each school who would like to be included within the bulk purchase. Once all data is obtained the TST then order from the supplier (reseller). Managing in this way creates economies of scale discount, which is passed onto the schools, minus a small contribution for TST resources. The decision taken to award this contract was made on 11/03/2024. The contract award was made as a Call Off from the KCS framework reference Y20011, using Key Criteria Search which resulted in a single supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff52a58e-195e-49c3-887f-170fef92f459
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90bcaef-9e50-4422-aa58-e8729c683c20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£148,866 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,866 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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