Award

Cisco Support & Maintenance

KENT POLICE

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19 Aug 2024 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Kent Police, in collaboration with Essex Police, has awarded a contract for Cisco support and maintenance renewal under the title "Cisco Support & Maintenance". This procurement is classified under Data Network Support Services and Network Infrastructure. Executed via a call-off from the CCS framework RM6100 (Technology Services 3), the procurement process was selective. The contract commenced on 1st August 2024 and will end on 31st July 2026. The procurement process was completed with a competitive tender stage and has now reached the award stage, where the awarded supplier is Softcat plc. The total contract value is £275,994.25 GBP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of data network support services and network infrastructure maintenance. Although the opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms in the technology sector can benefit from such projects, enhancing their portfolio and establishing further relationships with public sector organisations like Kent Police. The awarded contract demonstrates a lucrative avenue for expansion and long-term partnership with key law enforcement agencies.

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Notice Title

Cisco Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Cisco support and maintenance renewal for Kent Police and Essex Police. Procured via mini competition on CCS framework RM6100 (Technology Services 3).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-400730bc-f6b9-4b9d-a145-84b279dd47c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14f95e4-9111-45bc-997d-40e79166107c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,994 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,994 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 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
KENT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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