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title: "Sophos Anti-Virus Desktop Licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b900831-d765-4132-9da9-d5d505db0c71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-06"
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# Sophos Anti-Virus Desktop Licence

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b900831-d765-4132-9da9-d5d505db0c71

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## Summary

The Home Office recently awarded a contract for the "Sophos Anti-Virus Desktop Licence," which focuses on providing an anti-virus solution for desktops on the CORP network. This procurement falls under the IT software package category and was conducted through a selective procurement method via the CCS framework RM6068 for technology products and associated services. The contract, valued at £29,390.73, commenced on 1st April 2022 and runs until 31st March 2023. The award was published on 6th April 2022, following the tender period which ended on 31st March 2022. Delivery addresses for the solution span the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT software and cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, given the emphasis on supporting such businesses in this procurement. Companies with expertise in anti-virus products and service delivery to government clients should consider leveraging this awarded contract as a springboard for securing further opportunities within the public procurement space.

## Notice

SOPHOS Anti-Virus solution on the CORP network for only Desktops. Anti-virus solution that manages anti-virus on all desktops on CORP network. This contract was awarded via CCS framework RM6068 technology products and associated services lot 3. Additional information: This contract was awarded via CCS framework RM6068 technology products and associated services lot 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf7f6a2-5e2b-446a-992a-79ffd955d3e2 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,390 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,390 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 3EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf7f6a2-5e2b-446a-992a-79ffd955d3e2
- 6 Apr 2022 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82abae66-4f16-4139-856e-5cf1fdc25f94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf7f6a2-5e2b-446a-992a-79ffd955d3e2
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82abae66-4f16-4139-856e-5cf1fdc25f94
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R5Z5/4UhVhbjjovPBvoLELHs28tCMZ_.OO8mcQUfDc3eP2HY
  Sophos Anti-Virus Desktop Licence- Order Form - Redacted

## Provenance

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