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Cisco Meraki

KENT POLICE

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19 Feb 2025 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process was conducted by Kent Police and Essex Police for the procurement of Cisco Meraki network operating system software, with Softcat plc being awarded the contract. The contract falls under the ICT solutions industry, specifically network management software services. The procurement was made via a HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework and was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £286,010, with the contract commencing on February 4, 2025, and concluding on February 4, 2030. Delivery will be within the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in network operating system software and network management services. Given the scale and duration of the contract, companies with expertise in providing comprehensive IT solutions and services to large public sector organisations would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, making it particularly suited for larger firms capable of handling extensive and long-term contractual obligations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco Meraki

Notice Description

Procurement of Cisco Meraki for Kent Police and Essex Police. Procured via HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26f9cb8a-2da6-4795-b70c-c09c30d48709
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4b0297-81d8-4e48-a170-f518d647a354
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48214000 - Network operating system software package

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£286,010 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£286,009 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 4 Feb 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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