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FORTINET -Firewall Network Service Support

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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02 Aug 2024 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has directly awarded a contract for "FORTINET - Firewall Network Service Support" to The Networking People (TNP) via a Framework Agreement. The procurement relates to the industry category of Security software package and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is at the award stage, with the procurement period starting on June 7, 2024, and ending on June 9, 2025. The total contract value is £45,725.75. The process followed the direct award method, and the primary contact for procurement is Maxine Moran from the University of Cumbria.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security software, particularly those with experience in FortiGate Firewall systems. Companies that can offer technical support and collaboration in network security upgrades would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. While the contract has already been awarded, understanding the procurement method and requirements can help similar businesses prepare for future opportunities within the public sector, particularly when direct awards are issued via framework agreements.

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Notice Title

FORTINET -Firewall Network Service Support

Notice Description

This contract has been direct awarded via a Framework Agreement. TNP, provide key support and collaboration across many technical areas requiring particular industry experience and have been critical in providing additional expertise for our FortiGate Firewall estate wide upgrades

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2611e749-5896-4629-96b4-44f849d8f80c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c4c03e-6d9c-427c-94e7-122cacf21fcd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via Framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,725 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2025 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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