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The Provision of Cloud Firewalls

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 May 2024 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of cloud firewalls through a selective procurement method. The contract, titled "The Provision of Cloud Firewalls", falls under the Information Technology Services category. The contract worth £92,284.26 is set to start on September 24, 2024, and end on September 24, 2026. The tender period ended on March 22, 2024. Phoenix Software Limited has been awarded the contract, and the buying organisation is Essex County Council based in Chelmsford, England.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses providing IT services to compete in providing cloud firewalls. The contract is suitable for large-scale businesses and requires compliance with the framework agreement for call-off. Businesses targeting the East of England region, particularly in the IT services industry, may find this tender suitable for business growth and expansion in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Cloud Firewalls

Notice Description

The provision of cloud firewalls to Essex County Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f2c77c8-7eb9-46c6-9bf7-302eb08fb4a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803be12b-acc7-4145-87db-d932ecf35a5f
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,284 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,284 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2026 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Molly Brown
Contact Email
molly.brown2@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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