--- title: "Endpoint protection for schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a3c1505-12d6-4da6-9eb1-825506698e0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a3c1505-12d6-4da6-9eb1-825506698e0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a3c1505-12d6-4da6-9eb1-825506698e0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a3c1505-12d6-4da6-9eb1-825506698e0c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-25" --- # Endpoint protection for schools Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a3c1505-12d6-4da6-9eb1-825506698e0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a3c1505-12d6-4da6-9eb1-825506698e0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a3c1505-12d6-4da6-9eb1-825506698e0c.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is conducting an open tender for "Endpoint protection for schools," aiming to procure a virus protection software package to support its ICT Solutions, which caters to local schools and academies. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period closing on 26 October 2020. The estimated total value of the contract is £100,000, and the contract duration is set for three years, with possible extensions of one year each. The service delivery will take place in the East of England, and interested suppliers must register on Norfolk County Council's eProcurement system to participate. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cybersecurity and software solutions, particularly those with experience in educational technology. Businesses offering innovative virus protection services can leverage this contract to expand their market presence within the public sector and build lasting relationships with educational institutions. Interested suppliers should prepare their bids in accordance with the activation requirements stipulated by the Norfolk County Council to effectively compete for this contract. ## Notice Norfolk County Council runs ICT Solutions which supports its schools with their ICT requirements, and also assists a number of academies, academy chains and Multi-Academy Trusts with their ICT where requested. ICT Services 4 Education is a traded service operated by Norfolk County Council working within its IMT department. ICT Solutions wish to purchase Endpoint Protection for schools. Additional information: Norfolk County Council will be managing the procurement on behalf of ICT Solutions. Please note that the full potential term of the contract has been indicated above and that the contract will be let on a 3 years +1 +1 years basis and that the total estimated value of the contract above reflects that. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's eProcurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Suppliers can see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and can 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the InTend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/942454a2-5bd2-43eb-840a-7fc3c2fb74bd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | 25 Sep 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 6 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48760000 - Virus protection software package ## Release History - 25 Sep 2020 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/942454a2-5bd2-43eb-840a-7fc3c2fb74bd - 15 Sep 2020 at 08:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7c5b28-9d8f-40f5-a5c8-89bc7ec061fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/942454a2-5bd2-43eb-840a-7fc3c2fb74bd 25th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf7c5b28-9d8f-40f5-a5c8-89bc7ec061fb 15th September 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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