--- title: "CNTR0010470 - Sophos Anti-Virus and Extended support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-924755b3-4555-40e4-8606-127262eef1d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-924755b3-4555-40e4-8606-127262eef1d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-924755b3-4555-40e4-8606-127262eef1d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-924755b3-4555-40e4-8606-127262eef1d7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-08" --- # CNTR0010470 - Sophos Anti-Virus and Extended support Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924755b3-4555-40e4-8606-127262eef1d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-924755b3-4555-40e4-8606-127262eef1d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-924755b3-4555-40e4-8606-127262eef1d7.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of Sophos Anti-Virus licenses, alongside extended support for its Windows 2008 R2 servers. This contract, titled "CNTR0010470 - Sophos Anti-Virus and Extended Support," will span from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022, with bids due by noon on 22nd January 2021. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, and interested suppliers must register on the Council's e-tendering system, In-tend, to participate. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on anti-virus software and server support within the IT industry, located in Birmingham, West Midlands. This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software licensing and server management. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering complex IT solutions, including anti-virus protection and ongoing support services, would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, smaller enterprises and SMEs may find this contract accessible, as the Council is open to a diverse range of suppliers, encouraging innovation and competition in fulfilling its anti-virus requirements. ## Notice The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Sophos Anti-Virus licenses (Server Protection for Virtualisation, Windows and Linux) with Extended support for Win2008 R2 server. This contract will be for a period of 1 year, commencing 01/04/2021 until 31/03/2022. This contract will not be automatically renewed on an annual basis, performance of the provider to meet agreed SLA's and KPI's will be rigorously monitored throughout the 12-month term. The Council will reserve the right to Terminate for convenience (as detailed in BCC's standard Terms & Conditions). We have a current requirement for suppliers to quote for 450 Sophos Anti-Virus Licenses (Server Protection for Virtualisation, Windows and Linux) to cover our Windows 2008 R2 servers. As Windows 2008 R2 is now End of Support (31st Dec 2020) We are now also required to purchase "Extended support" for these servers to continue receiving AV updates. We have a requirement to maintain Anti-Virus on these 450 servers over the next 12 months (1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022) and we also need to make sure we are still applying all Critical and regular AV updates. All associated costs must be included in the licensing cost quoted in your response to allow us to meet our requirement above. The costs can be inputted within the embedded spreadsheet within the response section. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 22nd January 2021 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/e4c0a5a4-95a4-441b-84d8-1470ed6e4d30 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 7WB | | 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 - 48761000 - Anti-virus software package - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 48820000 - Servers - 48822000 - Computer servers - 72212760 - Virus protection software development services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2021 at 18:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c0a5a4-95a4-441b-84d8-1470ed6e4d30 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c0a5a4-95a4-441b-84d8-1470ed6e4d30 8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - 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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