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Cloud Based Web Proxy (Zscaler)

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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17 May 2024 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington has awarded a 24-month contract for Cloud Based Web Proxy services to Softcat PLC, valued at £400,300.62. The procurement method used was selective, with a procurement method detail of calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2026. The tender process concluded on 1st April 2024, and the contract was awarded on 30th April 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is related to IT services, specifically web proxy services under the industry category of computers and software.

This awarded tender by the London Borough of Islington presents an opportunity for businesses that provide IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies offering cloud-based security solutions and software packages would find this contract particularly relevant. As the contract period spans over 2 years, it offers a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier, Softcat PLC. Businesses interested in providing innovative and efficient IT solutions tailored to public sector requirements could potentially benefit from engaging with the London Borough of Islington in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Based Web Proxy (Zscaler)

Notice Description

Agreed the procurement strategy to award a 24-month contract to Softcat for enhanced Zscaler Web-Proxy services at a total cost of PS400,300.62 procured via G-Cloud 13 The solution fully meets the Council requirements in terms of technical ability, quality, support and social value. The increased Council dependence on Cloud-based ICT services is exposing the limitations of maintaining our security posture in the traditional way i.e. with on-premises security appliances. Therefore, to avoid the cost of increasing our on-premises security capability we need to enable enhanced features on the Cloud-based Web Proxy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a48ed2f-eb87-40ef-bd27-810cf0c61f09
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

30211100 - Super computer

30211300 - Computer platforms

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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