Award

Fortinet Firewall Licencing & Support Renewal via the NHSSBS DWS Framework

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Feb 2023 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of Fortinet Firewall Licencing & Support via the NHS Shared Business Services DWS Framework. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 9, 2023, to January 8, 2024. The tender period ended on December 22, 2022. The contract's total value is £72,313.18 GBP, and SWITCHSHOP LIMITED was awarded the contract.

This tender opportunity, conducted by Durham County Council, is suited for businesses operating in the security software package industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The direct award method offers opportunities for growth, especially for businesses looking to provide security software solutions to public sector organisations. Interested businesses should consider the suitability criteria outlined in the tender notice to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Fortinet Firewall Licencing & Support Renewal via the NHSSBS DWS Framework

Notice Description

The renewal of the Council's Fortinet Licencing and Support is required for multiple firewalls. This is needed to ensure the Council's network remains online and secure. In order to maintain consistency with the current provider, a direct award via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework was conducted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c78bdd64-b4e7-4617-900c-8c84ee30a1c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bee109a-3d15-4e58-8af8-6aa91c3f01ae
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,313 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 8 Jan 2024 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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