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Firewall Refresh & Wirral Platform Managed Service

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Firewall Refresh & Wirral Platform Managed Service" was conducted by Wirral Borough Council, located in Birkenhead, England. This tender falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery, specifically excluding furniture and software packages. It was initiated as a direct award via Crown Commercial Services RM6116, Network Services, Lot 1a. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made to The Networking People (TNP) Ltd, valued at £958,017. The contract period is slated from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2030, providing services across the United Kingdom. This procurement decision was published on 4th June 2025, with the award actively confirmed on 23rd May 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in IT infrastructure and network services, particularly those able to provide managed services for firewall systems. Companies with expertise in office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Although this specific contract was not open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), there remains potential for businesses of various scales to engage with public procurement processes by understanding the requirements and procurement frameworks used by councils like Wirral Borough Council. Engaging with these opportunities can aid businesses in expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Firewall Refresh & Wirral Platform Managed Service

Notice Description

Firewall Refresh & Wirral Platform Managed Service Additional information: Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services RM6116 - Network Services - Lot 1a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89ab04bd-0e46-4a3c-b350-0bf9200cd5c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42e8a64-e23b-466d-99a6-ceca1d1f6f07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£958,017 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£958,017 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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