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title: "16 053 SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS INTERFACE (MAILMARSHAL) ESS MAINTENANCE 1+1 YEAR"
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# 16 053 SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS INTERFACE (MAILMARSHAL) ESS MAINTENANCE 1+1 YEAR

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8be848b-3527-4d90-be67-0e7b4f5d1e41

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Cheshire East Council, which is seeking quotations for the renewal of an email filtering service (Sophos for MailMarshal) for Cheshire Schools. The contract titled "16 053 SOPHOS ANTI-VIRUS INTERFACE (MAILMARSHAL) ESS MAINTENANCE 1+1 YEAR" falls under the software package and information systems category with a total value of £42,000. The tender is currently in the active planning stage and will close for submissions on 6th February 2017. The goods procured will be delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period scheduled to run from 1st March 2017 to 28th February 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software maintenance and support services. Businesses with expertise in email filtering systems and IT solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to deliver comprehensive support and maintenance, especially given the anticipated reinstatement fee for services, will be crucial for potential bidders looking to establish or expand their presence in the local government sector.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester BC provide an email filtering service (Sophos for MailMarshal) to Cheshire Schools. This renewal of the email filtering licensing has currently expired on 30/04/2016. Quotations are being sought for the renewal of 6,500 x MailMarshal SEG Essential Maintenance/Support for 1 year with a 1 year option to extend. It is anticipated that a reinstatement fee will be required to bring the support back into line and to continue forward. Further information and details of this opportunity is available from https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122ec14c-d200-4323-a1e4-830864e76c8a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2017 at 18:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122ec14c-d200-4323-a1e4-830864e76c8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122ec14c-d200-4323-a1e4-830864e76c8a
  23rd January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
  Link to The Chest

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