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Qualys VMDR and Patch management for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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04 Dec 2024 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has concluded a public procurement process for a three-year subscription to Qualys VMDR and Patch management. This falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was a limited and competitive quotation process below the threshold. The procurement stage is the award, as of 4th December 2024. The contract, awarded to BOXXE LTD., will start on 29th November 2024 and end on 31st December 2027, with the total contract value being £219,240. The procurement process focused on the West Midlands region in the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large IT services firms that can manage, develop, and support sophisticated software solutions. Businesses equipped with the technical expertise in patch management and vulnerability detection are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging in such tenders can lead to substantial growth, enhancing their portfolio with notable public sector clients and increasing their visibility and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Qualys VMDR and Patch management for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Notice Description

Three year subscription to Qualys Rapid 7, Tenable Pro and Manage Engine Direct Award via HTE IT Frame

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c841399-cbb7-43d2-b337-8291eb3ddb24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£219,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 3-4 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Kenton Bryant
Contact Email
kenton.bryant@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
0121 380 6173

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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