Published date: 6 June 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 June 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • IT software package - 48517000

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

  • Computer network services - 72700000

Location of contract

B91 1SB

Value of contract

£120,000 to £150,000

Procurement reference

IT-399-2951-FWAL_0524

Published date

6 June 2024

Closing date

14 June 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2024

Contract end date

31 July 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The College has used Sophos firewall in conjunction with a Sophos MDR for a number of years with great success throughout the evolving IT configuration. The purpose of this procurement process is to ensure the College has access to the latest updates at best value for money. The College would welcome proposals utilising Sophos software to retain ease of integration with the Sophos MDR which will operate for the next 3 years. Alternate compatible systems will be considered however only where appropriate, proven migration tools can be fully costed / supplied and a smooth transition with minimal College resource requirement evidenced.


More information

Links

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes


About the buyer

Contact name

Anna Manns

Address

Blossomfield Campus
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1216787228

Email

anna.manns@solihull.ac.uk