--- title: "QU130 - Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) - Protection Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5df9cec6-9bc3-44ef-b66c-35db7e56ab27" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5df9cec6-9bc3-44ef-b66c-35db7e56ab27" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5df9cec6-9bc3-44ef-b66c-35db7e56ab27.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5df9cec6-9bc3-44ef-b66c-35db7e56ab27.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-20" --- # QU130 - Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) - Protection Solution Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5df9cec6-9bc3-44ef-b66c-35db7e56ab27 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5df9cec6-9bc3-44ef-b66c-35db7e56ab27) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5df9cec6-9bc3-44ef-b66c-35db7e56ab27.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is conducting a tender for the "QU130 - Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) - Protection Solution," focused on securing a new licensing agreement for virus protection software. This procurement is classified under the services category with a specific industry focus on virus protection and related software. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period concludes on 29 June 2018, with contract execution anticipated to start on 1 August 2018 and running until 31 July 2019. The procurement method is outlined as 'Other,' indicating a tailored approach rather than standard procedures. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those offering innovative virus protection and management software. Companies experienced in developing endpoint and server protection systems will find this a suitable competition, especially those that can provide state-of-the-art anti-virus protection and advanced security management services. As the public sector increasingly prioritises cybersecurity, success in this tender could significantly enhance a provider's visibility and growth potential in a burgeoning market. ## Notice Birmingham Adult Education Service require a supplier for the provision of a protection solution(s). This is a New License requirement and not a Renewal and no product is available to trade in or trade up. Quotations must only provide a new license offering. Solution should incorporate Endpoint protection and Server protection. Endpoint devices require support for Windows 7 and above, 32- or 64-bit and macOS. Solution should provide endpoint security with anti-virus protection and provide next-generation anti-exploit, anti-ransomware, root cause analysis, and advanced system cleaning technology. Server specific protection is required with integrated anti-ransomware, application whitelisting, along with advanced anti-malware and HIPS providing easy, centralized management of the security of servers. Support for Windows Server 2012 and later. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation document. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by 5pm on 29 June 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a77057-79b8-4344-972b-d7ca7474d1f4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48218000 - License management software package - 48760000 - Virus protection software package - 48761000 - Anti-virus software package - 72212218 - License management software development services - 72212760 - Virus protection software development services - 72212761 - Anti-virus software development services ## Release History - 20 Jun 2018 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a77057-79b8-4344-972b-d7ca7474d1f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a77057-79b8-4344-972b-d7ca7474d1f4 20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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