Planning

SMT for and Internet Gateway and Firewall Solution

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Sep 2021 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for an Internet Gateway and Firewall Solution as part of a soft market test exercise. This planning stage tender aims to gather insights from providers in the market to ensure the council's requirements are effectively met. The engagement period concludes on 6th December 2021, and the project implementation is expected to be completed by June 2022, coinciding with the end of the current contract. The procurement falls under the category of office and computing machinery, and is located in Chesterfield, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the provision of critical IT solutions. Potential bidders that specialise in internet and cybersecurity services will find this project amenable to their expertise, providing a platform for expanding their client base and enhancing their service offerings to local government entities like Chesterfield Borough Council.

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Notice Title

SMT for and Internet Gateway and Firewall Solution

Notice Description

Chesterfield Borough Council would like to engage with providers of internet gateways and firewall as part of a soft market test exercise. This will allow the Council to define what is available in the market to achieve a solution. The implementation of this project is required to be completed by June 2022 when the current solution contract ends.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0fa2255-8229-4b2e-9b30-740838ccfb6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5ea840-2269-4e31-9b28-e538e7af8797
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Wood
Contact Email
nicola.wood@chesterfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1246936761

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
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
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

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