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1500 user WSA License for Cisco Devices

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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22 Nov 2021 at 13:26

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11 Nov 2021 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of a 1500 user Web Security Appliance (WSA) License for Cisco Devices. This procurement falls under the IT services category and has a contract value of £19,155. The contract period commenced on 17 June 2020 and concluded on 16 June 2021, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery location for this contract was in the South East of the United Kingdom, with the procurement process being formally initiated prior to the award update logged on 11 November 2021.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, software development, and Internet support. By participating in similar tenders, these businesses can leverage their expertise to secure contracts that not only bolster their revenue but also enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Companies offering innovative IT solutions, particularly those capable of renewing or providing web security services, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities within this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1500 user WSA License for Cisco Devices

Notice Description

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have a requirement to monitor and control Internet access for all Corporate users to protect MCA end user devices. The licenses on the Web Security Appliances used to provide this security service have expired and must be renewed to restore functionality. We believe these licenses to have expired due to the fact when we purchased the hardware, the licenses were included in that price and the term of the licenses wasn't documented.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc8c9633-98e4-482a-83ed-27110cffb93c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba03a1c-cb12-4e66-8f1e-93c972a2b660
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£19,155 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,155 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2020 - 16 Jun 2021 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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