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GRO Firewall Services

HOME OFFICE

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03 Apr 2019 at 20:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for GRO Firewall Services was led by the Home Office and is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This tender was marked complete, with the procurement method being selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period lasted from 17 May 2017 to 16 May 2020, with a total contract value of £23,823. Key locations for delivery include the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The awarded contract notice was published on 3 April 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in firewall management and cybersecurity solutions. Businesses with proven expertise in delivering similar services and a capacity to handle government contracts would be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities initiated by the Home Office or similar contracting authorities. With effective service delivery and compliance with governmental standards, firms can leverage this type of contract to expand their clientele and gain valuable experience in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

GRO Firewall Services

Notice Description

GRO Southport firewall services, managed by DDaT Southport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01684057-b89c-4bc1-a384-b8a34aaf7659
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8826b4-41f7-4b7a-85f6-758c68bf8ad9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,823 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,823 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2017 - 16 May 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 1XG
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT CONFERENCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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