Award

Firewall & Proxy Support

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

15 Jan 2019 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office is seeking to provide Firewall and Proxy support, as part of a public procurement process classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract was awarded on 29th August 2016, and the overall value is £83,520. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period lasting from 31st August 2016 until 31st August 2019. This award is based in London, specifically located at 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9SP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on network security and consulting. Businesses that possess expertise in firewall management, proxy support, and IT consultancy would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, as the National Audit Office aims to enhance its technical services and operational efficiency through such partnerships.

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Notice Title

Firewall & Proxy Support

Notice Description

Firewall and Proxy support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38e3a779-2092-446d-84f0-e174fa3a6bcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd481355-1ec5-41bc-81a6-2637edb15365
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2019 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Mary Zembylas
Contact Email
mary.zembylas@nao.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02077987368

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCSA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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