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title: "CNTR0010470 - Sophos Anti-Virus and Extended support - AWARD"
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# CNTR0010470 - Sophos Anti-Virus and Extended support - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48d11e5e-d214-4554-8065-eafeb4d31310

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council is awarding a contract for the provision of Sophos Anti-Virus licences, encompassing Server Protection for Virtualisation, Windows, and Linux. This procurement falls under the category of anti-virus software packages and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period is set for one year, commencing on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. Interested suppliers needed to submit their quotations through the Council's e-tendering system by 5 pm on 22nd January 2021, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in anti-virus software and IT services, particularly those capable of meeting the technology and support requirements for Server Protection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the emphasis on their suitability. Companies that can provide comprehensive licensing solutions along with ongoing critical updates and support for older server systems will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Sophos Anti-Virus licenses (Server Protection for Virtualisation, Windows and Linux) with Extended support for Win2008 R2 server. This contract will be for a period of 1 year, commencing 01/04/2021 until 31/03/2022. This contract will not be automatically renewed on an annual basis, performance of the provider to meet agreed SLA's and KPI's will be rigorously monitored throughout the 12-month term. The Council will reserve the right to Terminate for convenience (as detailed in BCC's standard Terms & Conditions). We have a current requirement for suppliers to quote for 450 Sophos Anti-Virus Licenses (Server Protection for Virtualisation, Windows and Linux) to cover our Windows 2008 R2 servers. As Windows 2008 R2 is now End of Support (31st Dec 2020) We are now also required to purchase "Extended support" for these servers to continue receiving AV updates. We have a requirement to maintain Anti-Virus on these 450 servers over the next 12 months (1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022) and we also need to make sure we are still applying all Critical and regular AV updates. All associated costs must be included in the licensing cost quoted in your response to allow us to meet our requirement above. The costs can be inputted within the embedded spreadsheet within the response section. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 5 pm on 22nd January 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718d0af6-f127-4fde-a337-0d05256982b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,271 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48761000 - Anti-virus software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48820000 - Servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 72212760 - Virus protection software development services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 22:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718d0af6-f127-4fde-a337-0d05256982b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718d0af6-f127-4fde-a337-0d05256982b3
  23rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

## Provenance

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