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Firewall Management Service

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council (UDC) has recently concluded the procurement process for a Firewall Management Service, with the awarded contract being valued at £108,219.55. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement (Y23038). This contract is classified under the 'Software support services' industry category and will take place at a location with the postal code CB11 4ER in Saffron Walden, England. The contract period is set from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2028. The award was officially activated on 6th April 2025. The procurement stage currently stands at the Award phase as of 23rd April 2025, with the process having reached completion. The main point of contact for this procurement at UDC is Ben Glasson, reachable via udcprocurement@uttlesford.gov.uk.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software support services, particularly those with expertise in firewall management and security operations centre (SOC) integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in maintaining and updating software to mitigate vulnerabilities will find this contract particularly attractive. Additionally, businesses that can offer comprehensive service policies and quick incident response may have an advantageous position in such tenders. The procurement landscape marked by this completed tender suggests potential future demand for cybersecurity services within local government frameworks, making it an opportune moment for interested companies to establish relationships with public sector buyers like Uttlesford District Council.

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Notice Title

Firewall Management Service

Notice Description

Awarded Contract through Procurement Services Framework - Y23038 Uttlesford District Council needed a supplier to maintain and monitor the 6 firewalls that are currently in place. This would include and not be limited to; updating software to reduce the risk of vulnerability; updating policies and reviewing based on any UDC requests and interlinking with the SOC to respond to incidents that are identified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2c98e02-2f09-4ceb-bf89-5e4e39162800
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bfd1ae-e922-4846-8f45-3cb75db2606d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,219 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,219 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2028 3-4 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben Glasson
Contact Email
udcprocurement@uttlesford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01245 606776

Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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