Planning

Patch Management for IT Systems (CWC25058MW)

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Patch Management for IT Systems (CWC25058MW)," which falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and "Information technology services." The procurement is intended to find solutions for automated patch management and third party software updates for client and server devices. The location for this procurement process is Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, and the deadline for the preliminary market engagement is 22nd April 2025 at 12:00 pm. This engagement seeks to identify solutions that can integrate with existing Tenable.One vulnerability management systems and provides comprehensive coverage for critical, high, and zero-day threats.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT services and software solutions, particularly those offering patch management and cybersecurity services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in Microsoft environments and cloud-based solutions will find this tender particularly attractive. Wolverhampton City Council's preference for cloud-first strategies and integration capabilities indicates a significant demand for innovative and scalable solutions, providing participating businesses the chance to enhance their portfolio and expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

Patch Management for IT Systems (CWC25058MW)

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council (WCC) is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to establish the type of solution and functionality that is available for automated patch management and third party software updates for Client and Server devices. Wolverhampton City Council currently use different products for patch management and vulnerability management. These are from Tenable, ManageEngine and Pulseway. We are seeking to review the market to ascertain what products are available that can possibly integrate with our existing Tenable.One vulnerability management solutions as well as providing a patch management solution across the estate for servers and client devices where possible. Products should ideally highlight what patches are required to be applied to address critical, high, and zero-day threats in a timely manner as well as allowing granularity to apply patches to individual systems as and when needed, in addition to easily managed routine patching cycles. We are a primarily Microsoft for Client and Server devices with some Linux and Unix servers, as well as a few Mac clients. Our client devices are all currently managed via Microsoft Intune and we have approx. 4500 laptops and desktops. Our server estate is Hybrid split between on premise and Microsoft Azure. We have approx. 400 in total which is a mix of Virtual and Physical. We have Cloud first strategy so any proposed solution should be Cloud based. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com. The engagement period ends on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon).

Planning Information

Wolverhampton City Council (WCC) is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to establish the type of solution and functionality that is available for automated patch management and third party software updates for Client and Server devices. Wolverhampton City Council currently use different products for patch management and vulnerability management. These are from Tenable, ManageEngine and Pulseway. We are seeking to review the market to ascertain what products are available that can possibly integrate with our existing Tenable.One vulnerability management solutions as well as providing a patch management solution across the estate for servers and client devices where possible. Products should ideally highlight what patches are required to be applied to address critical, high, and zero-day threats in a timely manner as well as allowing granularity to apply patches to individual systems as and when needed, in addition to easily managed routine patching cycles. We are a primarily Microsoft for Client and Server devices with some Linux and Unix servers, as well as a few Mac clients. Our client devices are all currently managed via Microsoft Intune and we have approx. 4500 laptops and desktops. Our server estate is Hybrid split between on premise and Microsoft Azure. We have approx. 400 in total which is a mix of Virtual and Physical. We have Cloud first strategy so any proposed solution should be Cloud based. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council’s website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com. The engagement period ends on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011820-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sheena Douglas
Contact Email
sheena.douglas@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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