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title: "IT Software - Anti-virus"
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buyer: "LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-31"
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# IT Software - Anti-virus

Buyer: LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57e044c2-1d46-45c3-af8f-c79fab15411b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lichfield District Council seeking to award a contract for IT software, specifically focusing on anti-virus solutions and firewalls, within the software package and information systems industry. The tender was last active on 20th March 2022, with a contract value of £89,457.09, and spans from 21st March 2022 to 21st March 2025. This contract was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was conducted in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community/social enterprises (VCSEs), lies in providing IT security solutions as described in the tender. With a growing emphasis on cybersecurity, companies that offer anti-virus and firewall software services can effectively compete for this contract. The successful bidder, Softcat PLC, illustrates that both established firms and new market entrants stand ready to respond to this demand, thereby fostering growth within the IT services sector.

## Notice

Anti-Virus and Firewalls

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce3c59c-a98e-4399-81f8-ef91f97ccfcb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,457 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,457 |
| 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 | LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS13 6YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Stowe |
| Westminster constituency | Lichfield |
| 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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce3c59c-a98e-4399-81f8-ef91f97ccfcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce3c59c-a98e-4399-81f8-ef91f97ccfcb
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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