Award

Checkpoint Firewall

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2021 at 14:45

Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is seeking a supplier for the "Checkpoint Firewall" public procurement contract, which includes support and maintenance services necessary for the continuity of its firewall infrastructure. This tender falls under the goods category with a CPV classification of software package and information systems. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 17 December 2021, and the contract will commence on 19 December 2021, concluding on 18 December 2024. The tender value is approximately £719,683.68, and proposals were required to be submitted by 12 December 2021.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and IT services. Businesses that provide cybersecurity solutions or have expertise in firewall management and support may find this contract to be a valuable growth opportunity. Engaging with Kent County Council in this manner can enhance visibility and foster partnerships, as it represents not only a potential contract but also a chance to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Checkpoint Firewall

Notice Description

Checkpoint Firewall including support and maintenance which is due to expire on 19 December 2021. The contract requires renewal to ensure continued support for the Council's firewall infrastructure for corporate and public libraries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70545d9d-50bd-4e5c-b48d-a62a37316773
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7952f2dd-1b57-430b-9fd6-29db125ccbec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£719,683 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£719,683 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2024 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
June Diplock
Contact Email
june.diplock2@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000417739

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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