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title: "RA312618 - 0AR - Sophos Support Contract"
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buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND CSU"
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# RA312618 - 0AR - Sophos Support Contract

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND CSU  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b514dd-4118-408a-9c68-fac99d6ef0ae

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS North of England CSU seeking a comprehensive support contract for Sophos Anti-Virus software and associated security products. The tender, titled "RA312618 - 0AR - Sophos Support Contract," is classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with key dates including a deadline for clarification questions on 31 January 2022 and the submission deadline marking the end of the tender period on 7 February 2022. The contract is located in Durham, England, and has a value of £26,000 with a contract period commencing immediately after the award on 8 February 2022 for a duration of two days.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the IT service management and cybersecurity sectors, particularly those focusing on software support and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been designated suitable for their involvement. Competitors would benefit from a solid understanding of Sophos products and a proven track record in providing timely and effective support services, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market share in the public sector.

## Notice

NECS utilises Sophos Anti-Virus software and associated Sophos security products and requires a comprehensive support contract to help monitor, configure and support the running of these Sophos security platforms installed across the estate. NECS requires the support contract to align to its software contract and as a result requires pricing for 24 ,36, 48 and 60 months. Suppliers must respond to the questions set in the bidder response document before close of the RFQ. All submissions must include a reply to the bidder response. Any that do not, cannot be evaluated. Please Note: Delivery timescale is ASAP - The deadline for the clarification questions is 10am on 31/01/2022. Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out no later than 24hrs after the deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA312618. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA312618 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7343e9c-f434-447c-b311-3ee636a12257 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2022 - 9 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND CSU |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| 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 | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7343e9c-f434-447c-b311-3ee636a12257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7343e9c-f434-447c-b311-3ee636a12257
  7th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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