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Bullwall RC Ransomcare Solutions

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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13 May 2024 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of IT services related to Ransomcare Solutions. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was recently completed and had a total value of £42,170. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period will be from November 17, 2022, to November 16, 2027. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom, and the main procurement category falls under IT services.

This procurement opportunity by the General Pharmaceutical Council for IT services presents a chance for businesses that specialize in consulting, software development, and internet services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the suitability criteria set by the council. The contract provides an opportunity for businesses to offer software solutions to enhance cybersecurity measures against ransomware attacks, especially in the healthcare sector given the nature of the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

Bullwall RC Ransomcare Solutions

Notice Description

GPhC would like a software solution that provides a last line of defence against the risk of a ransomware attack. This solution is in addition to our existing malware licence in place. Any solution implemented will act quickly to cover failed detection by our existing software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bca03717-0448-4af1-a303-455f459e917a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9dea87-194c-4763-83d1-fa8009e377cd
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£42,170 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,170 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2022 - 16 Nov 2027 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
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5LQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICOH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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