Award

Firewall Support

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jun 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for firewall support services was undertaken by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, focusing on maintaining essential network security infrastructure. This contract, classified under wide area network services, was awarded on 4 February 2025 via an open procedure through the CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2. The three-year contract commenced on 11 March 2025 and is set to conclude on 10 March 2028. This procurement covers the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the process has been completed with boxxe Limited emerging as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in network security solutions. Although not targeted specifically at SMEs or VCSE organisations, companies that can provide robust firewall support systems and manage critical infrastructure would find the requirements well within their capabilities. Engaging with such public procurement offers a pathway for firms to expand their portfolios and gain traction within the public sector market, fostering potential growth and partnership opportunities. Businesses looking to compete in similar procurements can gain visibility and establish valuable connections with local councils like Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council.

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Notice Title

Firewall Support

Notice Description

This contract is for the support of the existing firewall hardware and software, essential for key network and security infrastructure control access to and from the BCP Network. Additional information: This contract was awarded via a direct award through the CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ad8c1e4-07f8-48b4-b52e-dfd21caeef37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503fad86-4d52-42df-9adb-5b11da850189
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,908 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,908 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2028 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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