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WCC - Firewall Services

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Aug 2025 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has awarded a contract for Firewall Services, calling off from the KCS Framework Ref Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services. The procurement process falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" with an industry code of CPV 48000000. The tender, valued at £827,156, is centred in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award, effective from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2029, was published on 6th August 2025, following the tender end date of 15th July 2025. The supplier chosen is Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a company recognised as an SME.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly SMEs capable of delivering reliable firewall services within the framework of existing agreements. The selective procurement method enables SMEs with expertise in similar technology solutions to effectively compete, leveraging the established framework. Given the contract's duration and value, companies in the West Midlands or with the capability to service the region may benefit from stable, long-term business engagement. This procurement highlights the evolving demand for cybersecurity services and the associated opportunities for growth in the software services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Firewall Services

Notice Description

Firewall Services - Call off from KCS Framework Ref Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35532c0c-1ab0-4ec6-ae3b-96e9c5eb8977
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e743a4cf-e457-4eef-aae0-bd48dd703751
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£827,156 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£827,156 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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