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title: "Sophos Protection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-368843b2-afa3-4e3f-bd69-d86ac47d1478"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-02-11"
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# Sophos Protection

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-368843b2-afa3-4e3f-bd69-d86ac47d1478

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## Summary

Durham University has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Sophos Protection," aimed at securing IT software packages and related services. The procurement, which falls under the IT services category, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on January 25, 2019, and the contract is set to run from April 4, 2019, to April 3, 2022. The total value of the contract is £37,768, with the services to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in server protection solutions would particularly benefit. Given that the awarded supplier, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, is classified as a large-scale organisation, smaller innovation-driven firms may find lucrative niches to compete, offering specialised IT solutions or innovative approaches within the framework set by the contracting authority.

## Notice

Sophos Central Server Protection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a59cd8-8c83-4d34-82a1-3ef93bc3495b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2019 - 3 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,768 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,768 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2019 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a59cd8-8c83-4d34-82a1-3ef93bc3495b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a59cd8-8c83-4d34-82a1-3ef93bc3495b
  11th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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