Award

Network Services Agreement - RM1045 Lot 1 - VPN Fortinet

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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Award

21 Mar 2018 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE (ICO) has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Network Services Agreement - RM1045 Lot 1 - VPN Fortinet" which commenced with a tender initiated on 9th February 2018. The acquisition falls under the Internet services category (CPV code: 72400000) and is valued at £33,101.45. The contract period extends from 9th February 2018 to 8th February 2021. The procurement method employed was a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 21st March 2018, confirming the selection of Pinacl Solutions UK Limited as the supplier responsible for implementing a fully managed and hosted VPN service for ICO users.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in similar consultancy and service-based contracts within the public sector. Companies specialising in internet services, IT infrastructure, and managed network systems would be particularly well-placed to compete for future contracts. As the ICO continues to operate within this sector, firms that can demonstrate expertise in secure network solutions and compliance with government standards will have a competitive edge in future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Network Services Agreement - RM1045 Lot 1 - VPN Fortinet

Notice Description

The supplier shall implement a fully managed and hosted VPN service to give secure authenticated access to any ICO user wishing to connect to the ICO network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a317bd-533f-4dbc-ac1c-1883cb4651d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,101 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,101 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2018 - 8 Feb 2021 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
Commercial Legal Department
Contact Email
commerciallegal@ico.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINACL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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