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Subscription licenses for virtual Cisco routers 2022-2025

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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22 Jul 2022 at 11:17

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28 Jun 2022 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service is seeking subscription licenses for virtual Cisco routers for the period from 2022 to 2025. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a limited method via competitive quotation (below threshold), has completed its tender stage, with the end date for submissions being 7th June 2022. The contract was awarded with a total value of £26,740.72, effective from 21st July 2022 until 20th July 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT services and software solutions. Companies specialising in the provision of virtual networking services, particularly those that can enable robust connectivity between cloud infrastructures and data centres, would be well-positioned to compete. With the ongoing demand for digital transformation in public services, businesses that offer innovative IT solutions stand to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Title

Subscription licenses for virtual Cisco routers 2022-2025

Notice Description

The subscription to be purchased is for virtual Cisco routers to achieve connectivity from Azure infrastructure to our datacentres. We require this to enable connectivity with our IT managed service provider, and other 3rd parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a600377-362a-4c96-acba-63b6aad49a62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2fc9d4a-0949-495b-af60-f02e15589f18
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2022 - 20 Jul 2025 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
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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