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title: "Sophos End User Protection Renewal - AWARD"
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# Sophos End User Protection Renewal - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85e7947a-bae6-4b50-8c43-7a42045998be

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Sophos End User Protection Renewal - AWARD" was conducted by the Milton Keynes Council Electronic Tendering Site for the provision of antivirus software, classified under the virus protection software package (CPV code: 48760000). This procurement, which was completed and awarded on 29 November 2016, involved an open procedure, with the contract spanning from 3 December 2016 to 2 December 2017. The procurement took place at the Milton Keynes location, and the total contract value was £42,500.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security and software solutions, particularly those focused on antivirus and cybersecurity products. Suppliers with experience in providing software to public sector entities, especially those that can demonstrate scalability and reliability in their offerings, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of large suppliers like Software Box Limited highlights a competitive landscape where quality and service efficiency can differentiate successful bidders.

## Notice

The Council requires the renewal of the current antivirus software that is in place desktop and servers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6b4ec3-6400-4b98-b9dc-18c876f89d45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2016 - 2 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,500 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE |
| Locality | CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48760000 - Virus protection software package

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2017 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6b4ec3-6400-4b98-b9dc-18c876f89d45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6b4ec3-6400-4b98-b9dc-18c876f89d45
  9th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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