---
title: "Anti-Virus Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13b5444c-99aa-48cb-8d9a-6ecd6d576b07"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13b5444c-99aa-48cb-8d9a-6ecd6d576b07"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b5444c-99aa-48cb-8d9a-6ecd6d576b07.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b5444c-99aa-48cb-8d9a-6ecd6d576b07.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-11"
---

# Anti-Virus Software

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13b5444c-99aa-48cb-8d9a-6ecd6d576b07

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13b5444c-99aa-48cb-8d9a-6ecd6d576b07)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b5444c-99aa-48cb-8d9a-6ecd6d576b07.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the "Anti-Virus Software" contract, valued at £170,000, has been completed by the South Tyneside Council, based in South Shields, England. This tender fell under the services sector, classified as anti-virus software (CPV code 48761000). The tender period closed on 16th December 2021, with the contract being awarded on 21st December 2021. The contract period will run from 5th April 2022 to 4th April 2025, and the procurement method used was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability indicated in the procurement documentation. Companies specialising in software solutions, IT services, and cybersecurity would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, allowing them to engage with local government needs and potentially expand their client portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Award of contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ed9799-f049-46b6-baad-f05bffffb957 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2022 - 4 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,594 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48761000 - Anti-virus software package

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ed9799-f049-46b6-baad-f05bffffb957

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ed9799-f049-46b6-baad-f05bffffb957
  11th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13b5444c-99aa-48cb-8d9a-6ecd6d576b07. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b5444c-99aa-48cb-8d9a-6ecd6d576b07.json.