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Provision of Anti-Virus Software

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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10 Jul 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Anti-Virus Software" was conducted by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a regional authority located in Bootle, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the industry category of anti-virus software packages (CPV: 48761000), aimed at the acquisition of goods. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication. The process concluded with the award stage on 10th July 2025, and a contract was signed on 24th June 2025 for the delivery in the UKD7 region. The procurement was executed as a framework call-off from RM1557.14 G Cloud 14, and the contract was awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd.

For businesses specialising in IT security solutions, particularly those offering anti-virus software, this procurement presented a viable growth opportunity. The limited procurement method, suitable for framework agreements or specific procurements that fall outside standard directives, suggests that businesses with existing framework qualifications or those capable of rapidly delivering solutions would be well-suited to compete. This tender may set a precedent for similar future opportunities within regional or local authorities, offering significant prospects for business expansion and the establishment of long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Anti-Virus Software

Notice Description

Anti virus software

Procurement Information

Framework call off from RM1557.14 G Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055cd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038911-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48761000 - Anti-virus software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,703 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512964500

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

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