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Next Generation Firewall Managed Service

BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST

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Award

10 Jun 2021 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Blood Services South West pertains to the provision of a Next Generation Firewall Managed Service, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. This contract, valued at approximately £293,582.61, was procured through a selective method via a call-off from the COMITii (HTE) Framework. The contract period is set from June 29, 2021, to December 28, 2021, having been awarded on June 8, 2021. The project is located in England, specifically in Bristol, and the tender period ended on June 1, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT service solutions, particularly those with experience in managed cybersecurity services. Enterprises able to provide robust firewall management and support would be especially well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. As the procurement was awarded to Softcat PLC, it highlights the potential for growth in this competitive sector, making it an attractive area for both established firms and innovative startups looking to expand their service offerings in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Next Generation Firewall Managed Service

Notice Description

*** Awarded contract - against COMITii (HTE) Framework - Firewall managed service***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43ded24a-fc40-4c8a-a50c-b5558fe769e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36a5fdd-8990-4896-9d5f-20a378f64701
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£293,582 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£293,582 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2021 - 28 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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