Award

RES/IT - Palo Alto Licences, 2025/2026 (Network Services 3 RM6116 Lot 1a)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council recently completed the procurement process for Palo Alto Licences under Network Services 3 RM6116 Lot 1a, pertaining to software packages and information systems within the IT industry. The process, initiated as an open procedure for goods, culminated in the award stage on 12th March 2025, with a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender's worth amounted to £220,000, covering services across a vast geographical scope including the UK, Europe, and other international regions. The procurement was open for submissions until 28th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in networking and internet software solutions, offering growth prospects by securing high-value contracts with local government entities. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive software and networking solutions, are well-positioned to benefit given the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. With Virgin Media Business being awarded the contract, there lies significant potential for similar companies to engage in future tenders and leverage their expertise in delivering robust IT infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

RES/IT - Palo Alto Licences, 2025/2026 (Network Services 3 RM6116 Lot 1a)

Notice Description

Palo Alto Licences, 2025/2026 (Network Services 3 RM6116 Lot 1a)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d79b1fa-ca11-4133-8c7a-4e54332ca859
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/011fe3c6-d71a-44c2-8794-52b6423a32d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Knight
Contact Email
debbie.knight@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TB
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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