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Virtual F5 Big_IP

OFSTED

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06 Jan 2022 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Virtual F5 Big_IP" has been completed by OFSTED, with an award date of 13th December 2021. This contract falls within the IT Hardware category and concerns the provision of Big_IP subscription and support services under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Framework Agreement. The contract commenced on 1st January 2022 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2025, with a total value of £107,859. The delivery location for the services is within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in IT hardware solutions. Businesses that can provide enterprise-level solutions and support services will find this procurement appealing, enabling them to expand their operations and strengthen relationships with public sector organisations such as OFSTED.

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Notice Title

Virtual F5 Big_IP

Notice Description

Call Off from Health Trust Europe (HTE) Framework Agreement - Lot - IT Hardware; Enterprise Level Solutions, Operating Software, Associated Products, Services and Support This contract is for the provision of Big_IP Subscription and support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80f6b525-ae07-491d-b341-9cedfc03bc20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a1c2ed-fcb3-4571-911c-abd8d5d6c6b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,859 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,859 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
Ofsted - Commercial Team
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7BR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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