Tender

Provision of Firewall

SOLIHULL COLLEGE

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Tender

06 Jun 2024 at 13:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull College is seeking to procure IT software packages for a 'Provision of Firewall' project, with a total value of £150,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a tender deadline set for June 14, 2024. The procurement method for this contract is an open procedure, and the contract period is scheduled to start from July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027. The project falls under the main procurement category of goods and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for IT software providers and computer network services companies to compete for a contract with Solihull College. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to provide IT services and consulting to the College, contributing to the enhancement of their IT infrastructure and network security. Companies offering solutions compatible with Sophos software are well-suited for this opportunity, ensuring seamless integration with the College's existing IT framework over the next three years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Firewall

Notice Description

The College has used Sophos firewall in conjunction with a Sophos MDR for a number of years with great success throughout the evolving IT configuration. The purpose of this procurement process is to ensure the College has access to the latest updates at best value for money. The College would welcome proposals utilising Sophos software to retain ease of integration with the Sophos MDR which will operate for the next 3 years. Alternate compatible systems will be considered however only where appropriate, proven migration tools can be fully costed / supplied and a smooth transition with minimal College resource requirement evidenced. Additional information: Please register on In-tend for full access to all tender documents https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b876b852-5fdc-41f1-a780-6683e5f4e321
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 1SB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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