Award

Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access and Associated SPARC Support

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Dec 2024 at 18:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access and the associated 24/7 support for SPARC hardware. This IT services contract, classified under CPV code 72000000, was awarded via a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 298,227.31, will commence on 20th December 2024 and conclude on 19th December 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender is documented at the award stage, with the award notice published on 17th December 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for IT service providers specializing in software support and cybersecurity solutions. SMEs, especially those equipped to handle 24/7 support services, are in a competitive position to meet the procurement requirements. By partnering with a prominent local authority such as Kent County Council, successful businesses can enhance their market presence and credibility, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access and Associated SPARC Support

Notice Description

This is for the renewal of Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access along with the associated 24/7 support for the SPARC hardware

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfcbfca8-650d-4c8e-b25a-20f0a181cf20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6080fed4-5efc-482c-9467-3040f7e9da93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£298,227 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,227 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2025 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
June Diplock
Contact Email
june.diplock2@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000417739

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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