Award

Firewall support for the GDC

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jul 2021 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council has completed a procurement process titled "Firewall support for the GDC", aimed at providing network security support. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for the maintenance and repair of data network equipment. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC and has a total value of £59,227. The contract period commenced on 23 July 2021 and is set to conclude on 9 July 2024. The procurement method was selective and conducted through a catalogue purchase, with the tender process closing on 15 July 2021. Delivery addresses for the services encompass regions in West Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in network security and data maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those with expertise in similar service provisions, would find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their market presence. As the contract spans three years, it presents an avenue for sustained business engagement and potential future contracts as the GDC continues to focus on network security needs.

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Notice Title

Firewall support for the GDC

Notice Description

This opportunity is now closed. To provide network security support The procurement was run through the direct award process in accordance with the catalogue requirements of Network Services 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8d464eb-cfa4-4a79-be88-3cf1cdb9cc16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3726d38d-51a7-4759-b8c3-ac79e6f5c8e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,227 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,227 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2021 - 9 Jul 2024 2-3 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
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Roger Dunthorne
Contact Email
rdunthorne@gdc-uk.org
Contact Phone
0121 752 0189

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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