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On-Premises Firewall Support and Licensing

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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10 Oct 2024 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington has awarded a contract titled "On-Premises Firewall Support and Licensing" in the IT services industry category, specifically for the maintenance and repair of information technology equipment. The contract, valued at £99,459.08, involves the provision of remote support, vendor licensing for software updates, and quick replacement of faulty components for firewalls located in Islington, England (postal code N1 2UD). The tender stage has been completed, with the procurement method being selective and involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 30 September 2024 to 29 September 2025, and the award notice was published on 10 October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT support and cybersecurity services, particularly those with capabilities in firewall maintenance and licensing management. Large companies like SEP 2, who was awarded this contract, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the expertise required and the scale of the contract. The need for certified specialists for fault diagnosis and quick access to the latest software from manufacturers highlights the potential for sustained business growth by securing long-term, high-value government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

On-Premises Firewall Support and Licensing

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of remote support for both software and hardware Firewalls and associated supporting platforms at Islington. The support will include vendor licensing for software updates. Services offered on firewalls are license based and these licenses need to be renewed to ensure continued protection. It is critical that we have a third-party support agreement in place so that we have access to certified firewall specialists for fault diagnosis, quick replacements for faulty components and direct access to manufacturers latest software releases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34e247b2-f9b6-457d-b1f3-0edf457bcb7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb06a9c9-292a-435c-bf4c-d58ddb559db5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,459 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,459 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 29 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEP 2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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