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UK SBS IT17004 Firewall solution, installation and maintenance

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 May 2017 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), which is seeking a solution for the replacement of existing firewalls at the NOC in Southampton. The title of the procurement is "UK SBS IT17004 Firewall solution, installation and maintenance," falling under the software package and information systems industry. The tender was published on 8th May 2017 and concluded on 13th February 2017, with the contract period running from 5th April 2017 to 4th April 2018. This process followed an 'Other' procurement method and is currently in the Award stage, with an allocated budget of £89,620 for the successful bidder, Software Box.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering firewall solutions and maintenance services. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses that provide next-generation security solutions and can demonstrate expertise in aligning IT services with both scientific and business needs would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of a not-for-profit organisation aligns procurement goals with delivering best value, enhancing the potential for future collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS IT17004 Firewall solution, installation and maintenance

Notice Description

NOC Southampton wishes to procure a replacement for its existing pair of Juniper SSG550M firewalls. We are hoping to source a next-generation solution, with capability to support both our scientific and business needs.We aim to procure a solution that can not only secure our current environment, but also have additional functionality for future projects and an evolving scientific mission About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce3c0469-0c41-4b0a-90a6-b00b42f0f384
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10511377-e882-4ffa-81fd-4169d5f38226
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2017 - 4 Apr 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 1FF
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

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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