Award

External Firewall Provision

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

30 Sep 2024 at 11:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for 'External Firewall Provision,' aimed at migrating from an existing managed firewall service to a GM-wide solution. This tender, classified under Networking, Internet, and intranet software packages, falls within the services industry category. The contract has been awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a direct award. The contract period will commence on 26th September 2024 and conclude on 25th September 2025, with a total contract value of £45,966. The project will be delivered within the United Kingdom, with key dates including the closing date on 24th September 2024 and the award date on 30th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking and software services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering growth through partnerships with large public sector organisations like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The awarded supplier for this tender is CAE Technology Services, a large-scale enterprise located in Hemel Hempstead. By engaging in such projects, businesses can expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Firewall Provision

Notice Description

Migration from existing managed firewall service to GM wide solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5348e64-0b15-4e41-a1d6-98ead4233df1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344d71b-1dca-408b-b7a2-0aae534aac11
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,966 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,966 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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