Award

IT Security Consultancy

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

24 Jul 2024 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for "IT Security Consultancy" services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services (CPV: 72222300) and was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period extended from 4th June 2023 to 4th June 2024, and the total contract value was GBP 63,360. The procurement stage was at the Award stage as of 24th July 2024, with the initial tender period having closed on 3rd June 2023. The services will be delivered in Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT security firms, particularly those with a focus on consultancy services. Given the completion of this contract and its substantial value, it highlights a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the IT sector to partner with esteemed institutions such as the University of Birmingham. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, taking advantage of the direct procurement method which often favours specialized and agile firms. The awarded supplier, Cyber Guide Ltd, a large company from Coventry, exemplifies the successful collaboration potential within this sector.

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Notice Title

IT Security Consultancy

Notice Description

IT Security Consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e82db373-13bb-48fc-97c5-3b0a21882bcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8cb8dec-ffc3-4479-b593-f3f04f627185
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2023 - 4 Jun 2024 1-2 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBER GUIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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