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title: "16 053 SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS INTERFACE (MAILMARSHAL) ESS MAINTENANCE 1+1 YEAR"
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# 16 053 SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS INTERFACE (MAILMARSHAL) ESS MAINTENANCE 1+1 YEAR

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c90123d-3669-4a5f-81f7-daf358022bf3

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## Summary

The contract titled "16 053 SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS INTERFACE (MAILMARSHAL) ESS MAINTENANCE 1+1 YEAR" was awarded by Cheshire East Borough Council for the provision of virus protection software services, specifically for renewing licenses for MailMarshal support and maintenance, along with Sophos anti-virus updates. The total value of the contract is £23,000, and it falls within the category of virus protection software packages. The contract period commenced on 10th March 2017 and is set to conclude on 9th April 2018. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the award was officially published on 4th April 2017.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses that provide IT services, particularly those specialising in software maintenance and anti-virus solutions. Companies capable of offering reliable support and updates for virus protection products would be well-suited to compete in this market. The procurement method encourages competition, and businesses of various sizes, especially those with niche expertise in IT security services, should consider participating to expand their market presence and grow their clientele.

## Notice

The contract is to renew licenses for support and maintenance for the MailMarshal product plus Sophos anti-virus updates for 1 year to protect against malicious attack via email

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ced9e6-d92c-499d-82f8-842dbadd55f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2017 - 9 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48760000 - Virus protection software package

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2017 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ced9e6-d92c-499d-82f8-842dbadd55f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ced9e6-d92c-499d-82f8-842dbadd55f6
  4th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f374aaa4-dfc5-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21
  Award

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

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