Award

Checkpoint VPN, Firewall and Associated SPARC Support

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council, involves the award of a contract focused on Checkpoint VPN, Firewall, and associated SPARC support services. This project falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is classified under the defence and security regime. The current stage of the procurement is the award and contract phase, with Bytes Software Services Ltd appointed as the supplier. The service provision is set to commence on 20th December 2025 and run until 19th December 2026. The total contract value is approximately £196,698.72, and the legal basis for the contract is tied to the UK Public General Acts, specifically referenced under legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services with capabilities in VPN and firewall solutions. The procurement method identified as "below threshold—unknown" suggests a tailored approach, potentially favouring small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Bytes Software Services Ltd, an SME based in Leatherhead, has been successful in securing this contract, highlighting a competitive landscape for businesses within this sector and category, particularly those offering specialised consulting, software, and support services. Companies with expertise in advanced IT security solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their growth potential by capitalising on emerging technologies in security and remote access areas.

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Notice Title

Checkpoint VPN, Firewall and Associated SPARC Support

Notice Description

Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access, Firewall and Associated SPARC Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079598-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,915 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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