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GB-Sheffield: Firewall Project

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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05 Feb 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Sheffield: Firewall Project," focusing on computer testing services. This project, awarded to UBDS through the G-Cloud 13 CCS framework, involves a comprehensive firewall review. The contract period begins on 8th November 2024 and ends on 7th May 2026, with project delivery targeting locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £102,345 GBP, and the procurement stage has moved to the award phase as of 5th February 2025. The British Business Bank, headquartered in Sheffield, leads this initiative, with contact available through their procurement office.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those with expertise in firewall systems and computer testing services. While the project is not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive security reviews stand to benefit. Engagement with this contract could provide substantial growth, positioning businesses in high-demand sectors to expand their portfolios and reinforce their expertise in handling extensive, multi-region projects.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Firewall Project

Notice Description

Firewall review project for the British Business Bank awarded using the G cloud 13 CCS framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7609cefa-be11-48ae-b2a4-1b74d04598b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7a2159-a21a-4670-baad-3fa57ecae888
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,345 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,345 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 7 May 2026 1-2 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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
joshua.macgillivray@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062145

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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