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CP2692-25 Firewall Support Contract

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CP2692-25 Firewall Support Contract" was conducted by Devon County Council, a prominent local authority based in Exeter, England. The contract, which falls under the "services" category with a focus on networks, is valued at GBP 35,000. This process is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, reflecting the council's requirement for comprehensive firewall support. Initiated through a tender process, the award was completed and published on 17th July 2025. The contract's award was made to Specialist Computer Centres plc on 24th June 2025, with the contract period running from 31st August 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in network services, particularly those experienced in security solutions and firewall management. The procurement process indicates a direct award approach, advantageous for established businesses such as Specialist Computer Centres plc, which have the capacity to fulfil such contracts efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this type of procurement conducive to leveraging their specialised skills and growing within the public sector, especially if they can position themselves as potential future competitors in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

CP2692-25 Firewall Support Contract

Notice Description

Firewall support contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34522570-dbd0-46f3-b8d3-36fee045d18c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1acf701-0e11-4121-afaf-dd0a3400c412
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracey White
Contact Email
tracey.white@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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