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UKRI Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Aug 2024 at 13:02

Award

14 Aug 2024 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for "UKRI Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance" under the KCS Framework (Y23065). The contract, which falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000), is worth GBP 101,372.90 and covers the renewal of a checkpoint firewall subscription for the UK Research and Innovation. The procurement process used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 31st July 2024 and ends on 30th July 2025. This is an award notice and is staged at the awardUpdate phase.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those engaged in consulting, software development, and internet support. Although the awarded contract was granted to Bytes Software Services Ltd, the presence of such high-value and technologically specialised contracts within UKRI demonstrates ongoing opportunities in the sector. Large-scale IT firms and enterprises with a strong focus on firewall and software maintenance will find such opportunities ripe for business growth, offered through structured procurements like framework agreements.

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Notice Title

UKRI Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded under the KCS Framework (Y23065) UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to fulfil the renewal of their checkpoint firewall subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c173d42c-d1b4-4934-b79b-db694aa0ebd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b354fd-6741-45de-86be-3c288189ba5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£101,372 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,372 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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