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EHRC 56-1516 IT Security Firewalls and Associated SUpport and Maintenance

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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07 Jan 2020 at 10:19

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14 Aug 2017 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has successfully completed the procurement process for IT Security Firewalls and Associated Support and Maintenance, formally identified as tender EHRC 56-1516. This contract, which focused on the provision of Sophos firewall devices and related support, was awarded on 8th January 2016. The procurement method employed was selective, allowing for the call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 18th January 2016 and concluded on 17th January 2021, with a total contract value of £95,857.28, securing significant services in the software package and information systems industry.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT security solutions, software development, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find competitive advantages in participating in similar future tenders. The focus on technological enhancements and service support requires suppliers with robust capabilities in cybersecurity and related services to cater to the evolving needs of public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

EHRC 56-1516 IT Security Firewalls and Associated SUpport and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Sophos firewall devices and related support and maintenance. Plus upgrade to software license to incorporate additional functionality. Call off from CCS RM1054 Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1684d9a-b422-464e-ad9b-f4b985ec80bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9219b7-e1ee-44ac-9be7-6c6c3d304e7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,857 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,857 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 201610 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2016 - 17 Jan 2021 Over 5 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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