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Barracuda CloudGen Web Application Firewalls Licenses (con_26456)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jan 2025 at 18:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Barracuda CloudGen Web Application Firewalls Licenses, in the industry category of Software package and information systems. The tender process is now complete, with the procurement stage being the award. This procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2025 and end on 30th September 2025. The total contract value is £15,547.76 GBP, and the procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and cloud services, particularly those offering advanced threat protection and bot protection solutions. The project supports business growth by providing a platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their expertise and secure vital government contracts. Bytes Software Services LTD, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighted by their capability in delivering high-quality software subscriptions and premium support services. Companies with a strong presence in software provisioning, especially those equipped to deliver web application firewalls and premium support, would find this tender particularly suitable for competitive participation and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barracuda CloudGen Web Application Firewalls Licenses (con_26456)

Notice Description

Virtual license subscription for 2x Barracuda CloudGen Web Application Firewall Azure Level 15 including: - Advanced Threat - Bot Protection License - Premium Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b04e4a7-1fed-4814-832e-b67b2bbff8a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32df04b-a37a-495c-819e-6270c77d68ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£15,547 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,547 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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