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title: "TMBC Email and Web Security Solution Supplier Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# TMBC Email and Web Security Solution Supplier Engagement

Buyer: TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72703dfa-48ae-4741-b15d-a4a2954dbe3c

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## Summary

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for a new Email and Web Security Solution. The procurement process titled "TMBC Email and Web Security Solution Supplier Engagement" falls under the security software industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the supplier engagement stage, with key dates including the engagement end date on 31st January 2025. Interested parties are required to submit their expressions of interest via the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 pm on the deadline date.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security software and virus protection solutions to engage with the Council before a formal tender is announced. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this process allows companies to showcase their capabilities and influence the Council's decision-making regarding the best way to deliver the contract. Although participation does not guarantee future tender success, it positions businesses to better understand and prepare for potential upcoming opportunities.

## Notice

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the renewal of the current email security gateway and web security solution. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest Your expression of interest must be made via Kent Business Portal, and the information requested above must be provided by 12:00pm on Friday 31st January 2025 in order to be eligible for assessment. Information must be submitted via the messaging facility within the Kent Business Portal. The information will then be considered by the Council and key stakeholders. At the conclusion of the engagement process, the Council will determine the most appropriate route forward but makes no guarantee of any future tender or contract award for this service. Participation in this supplier engagement process does not grant any advantage in any future tender process, nor does it guarantee acceptance of any future tender you may submit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a931878-b0e2-4ba5-9481-fb0858102b4b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48760000 - Virus protection software package

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 12:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a931878-b0e2-4ba5-9481-fb0858102b4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a931878-b0e2-4ba5-9481-fb0858102b4b
  20th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f48c6074-cabe-ef11-8133-005056b64545
  Advert

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