Award

BCH Web Filter

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

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Award

29 Jul 2019 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "BCH Web Filter" was awarded by the Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire Procurement Department, concerning the purchase of web server software packages classified under CPV code 48222000. This procurement process was conducted as a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3733, aimed to replace end-of-life web filtering products. The contract, valued at £128,955.41, has a duration from 22nd July 2019 until 22nd July 2021, and the awarded supplier is Softcat PLC. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 29th July 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT hardware and software solutions, particularly those experienced in web server technologies and filtering products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as evidenced by the focus on inclusive procurement practices. Firms with capabilities in delivering cutting-edge tech solutions will find this contract particularly relevant, given the ongoing need for robust digital security measures within public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

BCH Web Filter

Notice Description

Current tri-force web filtering products are End Of Life in July 2019. The quotation was a mini competition under Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3733 lot 1 Hardware. Contract was awarded to Softcat LTD as they submitted the most economically advantageous tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41dd02a4-5f61-4a07-ab87-0d1fab275c21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748df200-190c-4305-a7c5-124650f9a04c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48222000 - Web server software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,955 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,955 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2021 2-3 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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