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title: "Provision of SOPHOS Anti-Virus Licence Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee24cd38-e040-48ac-bf68-1e887b3798ad"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-04-27"
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# Provision of SOPHOS Anti-Virus Licence Renewal

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee24cd38-e040-48ac-bf68-1e887b3798ad

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of SOPHOS Anti-Virus Licence Renewal, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, located in Liverpool, England. This contract was awarded to Comparex UK Ltd, with an estimated value of £17,220. The procurement method falls under an 'Other' category, with its tendering stage now complete as of 31st March 2017. The contract commenced on 1st April 2017 and will continue until 31st March 2018, providing virus protection software for the Hendon Data Centre's corporate network, which serves multiple locations across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the wider United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in IT and software solutions, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity products. Companies that provide anti-virus software, IT infrastructure services, or other related technology services would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, as it indicates a continuing need for effective cybersecurity measures within governmental operations.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. The Sophos Anti-virus solution within the Hendon Data Centre (HDC) corporate network provides boundary anti-virus protection for all desktops and laptops housed within multiple locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015c35fa-2444-4c6d-aa30-7215075ee42d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,220 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48760000 - Virus protection software package

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2017 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015c35fa-2444-4c6d-aa30-7215075ee42d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015c35fa-2444-4c6d-aa30-7215075ee42d
  27th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6065d54d-9d1a-43ad-8961-5bfd07690a79
  Framework Award Letter v2.1 - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62348a70-924f-418c-892b-b730209705db
  CCSO17A78 - Order Form v1.0 - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b879d4e-0f10-4a42-ace4-045dfc084772
  RM3733 Call Off Contract Terms V1.1

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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