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Additional Firewall Support

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

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22 Oct 2025 at 17:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has concluded a procurement process for "Additional Firewall Support," essential for networking and security infrastructure. The contract, valuing GBP 65,073.62, is located in the South West of the United Kingdom and falls under the security software package industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to boxxe Limited via a direct award through the CCS Framework. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will co-term with existing contracts until 31st March 2028. The formal award date was on 15th July 2025, with an initial tender period ending on 11th July 2025.

This contract presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in security software services, particularly those equipped with existing firewall support capabilities. Although the direct award process limits opportunities for competition, businesses capable of fulfilling similar roles through other government frameworks may find analogous growth prospects. Companies, mainly SMEs focused on technological support and integration services, can leverage their expertise in similar CCS Framework opportunities, enhancing their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additional Firewall Support

Notice Description

This contract is for the support of the existing firewall hardware and software, essential for key network and security infrastructure control access to and from the Network. The contract is due to begin on 01/20/2025 and will co term with existing contract end dates of 31/03/2028. Additional information: This contract was awarded following a direct award process via the CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-655b7e97-1b8a-4864-a8d4-8ac8aef8801d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c88b80-9915-4a70-bae1-ee3bbac582ce
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,073 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,073 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

boxxe Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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