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title: "2924/HP - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) Software and Associated Services"
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# 2924/HP - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) Software and Associated Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-399c11e4-6477-47aa-a72b-94f349e2f5cb

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the University of Sheffield, seeking to contract for "Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) Software and Associated Services". This initiative falls under the goods category of virus protection software and is being executed as a selective call-off from an established framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 9th June 2021, with a total value of £347,887.44. The contract period spans from 9th June 2021 to 8th June 2024, with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. As the contract status is marked as complete, no expressions of interest were required or processed during the tender phase, making it a straightforward award process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the cybersecurity sector, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software solutions. Companies providing innovative endpoint protection services have a fitting opportunity to grow by partnering with larger organisations or government contracts. The University of Sheffield's ongoing focus on enhancing its cybersecurity infrastructure suggests that firms prepared to offer the latest advancements in virus protection software are well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this evolving industry.

## Notice

The University identified the need for Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Next-Gen Antivirus software to form part of the University's cybersecurity. The contract was awarded via Direct Award under the Software Products and Associated Services 2 (Y20011) framework, available via KCS. No expressions of interest are required, nor can be processed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214e9657-9c47-48b0-881b-8da9a9d2aad7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2021 - 8 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £347,887 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £347,887 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48760000 - Virus protection software package

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214e9657-9c47-48b0-881b-8da9a9d2aad7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214e9657-9c47-48b0-881b-8da9a9d2aad7
  2nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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