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Forcepoint

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police has completed a direct procurement process titled "Forcepoint" for IT services, specifically for ForcePoint Filtering Service. Classified under the CPV code 72000000, this procurement falls within the IT services industry category covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The contract, valued at £33,168.73 GBP, will be carried out by Softcat Ltd, located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract period set from 30 June 2024 to 29 June 2025. Key dates include the tender period end on 25 June 2024 and the award date on 30 June 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs, ensuring that smaller enterprises can engage in valuable contractual work with public bodies like Northumbria Police. Companies specialising in IT services, especially those providing consulting, software development, Internet solutions, and support, would find this contract particularly beneficial to their business growth. The direct procurement method employed here allows efficient participation, catering specifically to businesses capable of meeting the quick procurement needs outlined, making it an opportune project for agile and ready-to-serve IT service providers.

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Notice Title

Forcepoint

Notice Description

ForcePoint Filtering Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d0175af-6065-4aeb-ac8a-5ad6470cfd80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135c17fb-d5ab-48d0-97f0-ccf4be83d7eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,168 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,168 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
John Bradford
Contact Email
john.bradford@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
07736193270

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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