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title: "Provision of Malware Anti-Virus software Licencing and support for schools"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Malware Anti-Virus software Licencing and support for schools

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95d67f2a-3274-4804-903d-86d021b52a54

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## Summary

The Southend-on-sea Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Malware Anti-Virus software licensing and support for schools. The procurement process was selective, with the contract valued at £25,944 GBP. The contract period is from 18th May 2024 to 30th May 2025, aiming to enhance online safety in schools.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in software packages and information systems to offer their services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the contracting authority has indicated their suitability for this procurement. The contract helps ensure staff and students can use the Internet safely within schools, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses in the cybersecurity industry.

## Notice

An Anti-Malware solution and Web Filtering solution for exclusive use within schools. Enablement of staff and students to use the Internet in the normal way whilst ensuring they are protected against inappropriate or disrupting content such as Internet pornography, online malware and cyber bullying.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27062864-3d03-4cc2-b821-d3c2e6a7d763 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,944 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 May 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27062864-3d03-4cc2-b821-d3c2e6a7d763

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27062864-3d03-4cc2-b821-d3c2e6a7d763
  1st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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