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GB-Bristol: SonicWall Advanced Gateway Security Suite

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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05 Feb 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Bristol: SonicWall Advanced Gateway Security Suite" contract, classified under the Software package and information systems category. The contract, valued at £11,335.84, covers services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tendering period concluded on 30 January 2025, and the contract spans from 31 January 2025 to 18 March 2026. The procurement was conducted through an unspecified method, and the award was officially published on 5 February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software packages and information systems. While the contract has now been awarded to SoftCat PLC, similar opportunities could be pursued by companies capable of delivering advanced IT security solutions. Businesses aiming to expand into the public sector and those with the capacity to handle substantial service contracts in the South West region of the UK would be well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: SonicWall Advanced Gateway Security Suite

Notice Description

SonicWall Advanced Gateway Security Suite

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f20f10f-a0be-4368-9490-76a6ae739be3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85a3dc5-18c3-4d1f-ac92-beb0d749123a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,335 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,335 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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