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title: "The Provision of Anti-Virus Protection for the Desktop Estate of De Montfort University, Leicester"
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# The Provision of Anti-Virus Protection for the Desktop Estate of De Montfort University, Leicester

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afc14160-f00c-4240-b595-f6e7834341c1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by De Montfort University, Leicester, involves the tender titled "The Provision of Anti-Virus Protection for the Desktop Estate of De Montfort University." This tender aims to secure a contractor for the provision of anti-virus and anti-malware protection services, with plans to commence on 1st June 2018 and run until 31st May 2021. The tender, categorised under the industry of virus protection software (CPV codes 48760000 and 48761000), is currently in the active stage, having been published on 28th March 2018. Interested parties should note that the submission deadline for responses is set for 16th April 2018, and the procurement is being progressed via an open procedure, which is accessible to all potential bidders.

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in cyber security, particularly those providing virus protection and anti-malware solutions, to expand their client base by participating in this tender. Companies that can offer comprehensive support and maintenance services, as outlined in the Request for Quotation document, may find this contract particularly advantageous. As public institutions increasingly prioritise digital security, successful bidders can expect not only immediate revenue from the contract but also the potential to secure future opportunities within the education sector and beyond.

## Notice

De Montfort University has a requirement for the Provision of Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Protection for the Desktop Estate of DMU, including on-going support and maintenance, as per the Requirements set out in the Statement of Requirements (SoR) forming Section Two of the attached RfQ document. Additional information: Applicants are invited to bid for the provision of Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Protection for the Desktop Estate of De Montfort University, Leicester. The requirements making up the scope of this contract along with the instructions relating to how to submit a response are contained within the Request for Quotation document reference 1138/18 which has been loaded on the e-tendering portal InTend used by the University for the publishing of tender opportunities. In the event of any problems regarding access to this e-tendering portal contact can be made with Paul Whitehall, ICT Category Manager @ DMU on paul.whitehall@dmu.ac.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7411b0fd-5f7b-4045-b959-78cbec342db7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | 1 |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48760000 - Virus protection software package
- 48761000 - Anti-virus software package

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2018 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7411b0fd-5f7b-4045-b959-78cbec342db7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7411b0fd-5f7b-4045-b959-78cbec342db7
  28th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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