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Direct Access (Consultancy)

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Direct Access (Celestix Hardware)" is initiated by the Water Services Regulation Authority for the supply of hardware required for the design, configuration, and implementation of a VPN solution and other Microsoft technologies. This procurement falls under the IT services category with a budget of £13,290, aimed at improving corporate network access for off-site users. The tender process was active until 21st April 2016, with the contract period scheduled from 25th April 2016 to 24th April 2017. The delivery addresses include locations in both the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in IT hardware and consulting services. Companies capable of providing high-quality technology solutions and support for VPN deployments will find themselves well-suited to compete for future contracts under this initiative, thus benefiting from ongoing transformation projects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Direct Access (Consultancy)

Notice Description

To provide consultancy for the design, configuration and implementation of a VPN solution and other Microsoft technologies. Business impact The current VPN solution is not fit for purpose and limits the number of users gaining access to the corporate network from off-site. This will impact the Business Transformation Project delivery model and not allow users to work from home or other locations. Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a79dacfc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb7b58e-3d2c-4904-acd6-d15fd0c32777
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£25,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 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
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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