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FC RPA Connectivity

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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23 Jun 2021 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "FC RPA Connectivity" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on providing wide area network services. The contract was awarded to Boxxe Limited, with a total value of £88,135.73. This initiative is part of a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The procurement process has concluded, with the tender period ending on 13 April 2021 and the contract set to commence on 25 May 2021, extending through to 24 May 2023. The delivery addresses for the services cover multiple regions including the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in wide area network services and related technologies, particularly those leveraging Azure and Palo Alto Networks solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, given the focus on scalable and secure access solutions. Engaging with the Forestry Commission's network can lead to further business growth in public sector contracts, especially for those companies with expertise in secure portal managed services.

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Notice Title

FC RPA Connectivity

Notice Description

The Secure Portal Managed Service is a scalable, secure access portal (gateway) which provides access to internal Rural Payments Agency's network and resources for the Forestry Commission's staff. This solution utilises the existing DMZ Cloud Proxy service and its Azure and Palo Alto Networks technologies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-991c659f-eaf8-4f79-a44c-ab186a9db1f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84f4410-0db3-477d-a01d-737d0dacda12
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,135 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,135 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2021 - 24 May 2023 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jacob.ashby@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07880689688

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

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