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title: "Antivirus & Endpoint Security Renewal - Direct Award via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework ref: SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411"
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# Antivirus & Endpoint Security Renewal - Direct Award via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework ref: SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c70f564b-4ce6-408a-ac29-dde749c982b5

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the renewal of Antivirus & Endpoint Security through a Direct Award via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from December 15, 2022, to December 14, 2025. The Council's contact person for this tender is Christine Little, and the contract value is £149,430.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the security software and virus protection industry, especially SMEs and organisations with expertise in such fields. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this procurement process, having passed the award stage, provides a chance for suppliers like Boxxe Limited to showcase their capabilities. With a focus on goods procurement, this contract underlines the importance of cybersecurity measures within public organisations like Durham County Council.

## Notice

The Council requires continuation for Kaspersky Support, and following unsuccessful trials with some suppliers, the ICT team have identified a solution which can be utilised by conducting a Direct Award via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8099c170-191e-410a-b6cb-5842157419a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2022 - 14 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,430 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48760000 - Virus protection software package

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8099c170-191e-410a-b6cb-5842157419a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8099c170-191e-410a-b6cb-5842157419a7
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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