extend - Western Cape

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The purpose of this bid is to invite Suppliers (hereinafter referred to as “bidders”) to submit bids for “Licenses Renewal of Mimecast Software and Archive Storage System, including software maintenance and support for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for 12 months for the Western CapeNature Conservation Board T/A CapeNature”. Mimecast is a cloud cybersecurity service for email, data, and web. Mimecast is the preferred solution as it Required Service provides cloud-based cybersecurity services for email, data, and web. It delivers a comprehensive and integrated security solution designed to protect critical communications, people, and information from malicious cyberattacks, human error, and technology failure. Mimecast enhances business-critical security by supplementing Microsoft 365 with an advanced layer of protection against sophisticated threats, while ensuring continuity and uninterrupted workflow. 1. Mimecast consists of: CapeNature requires the renewal and support of Mimecast services for 580 users over a period of two (2) years. The required components include: 1. Mimecast Cyber Resilience foundations: 580 Users a. targeted threat protection b. Secure email gateway Brief (Capacity and c. Internal Email Protect overview) d. Awareness Training e. Continuity f. Archive 2. Mimecast DMARC Analyzer T3: 5 Domains 3. Mimecast Advanced Support Package Bidders must quote comprehensively for the “License Renewal of Mimecast Software and Archive Storage System” including maintenance and support for 24 months, with an option to Specification / extend for 12 months for the Western CapeNature Conservation Board T/A CapeNature”. Requirements see below for details. 1. Contract Period a. The contract duration for the Mimecast service will be for two (2) years From 01 May 2026 until 30 April 2028 b. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the elements outlined below.

CapeNature makes use of Microsoft 365 Exchange Online as its email platform. The proposed Mimecast licensing, support, and services must fully integrate with Microsoft 365 Exchange Online environment. B-BBEE Minimum Level: 0