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Corporate Firewall Support

UCLAN INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE

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Award

18 Mar 2019 at 17:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University, represented by Uclan Innovation & Enterprise, has completed a procurement process for 'Corporate Firewall Support', focusing on security software packages critical to their IT infrastructure. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £275,000. The procurement period concluded on 7th March 2019, while the awarded contract period runs from 23rd March 2019 to 22nd March 2022. This procurement is located in Preston, North West England.

This tender presents strong opportunities for businesses specialising in security software and IT support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality solutions. Companies that focus on firewall technologies and IT infrastructure enhancements would find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts with this esteemed educational institution, as the decision to extend existing support underscores its ongoing need for reliable and qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

Corporate Firewall Support

Notice Description

The University wishes to extend it's Corporate Firewall Support as this is a critical part of it's IT Infrastructure. A framework was utilised as the best route to market to allow the continuation of the Checkpoint support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96964692-66d1-4fb3-92f5-ff5fe79a9c56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa13033-7849-453d-9103-410bcef86326
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2019 - 22 Mar 2022 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
UCLAN INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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