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Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College is conducting a public procurement process for the "Provision of Firewall Hardware and Software Support Services". This contract falls under the services sector, specifically within the education industry category. Located in Falkirk, UK, the tender was initiated on 30 September 2019, with the deadline for submissions set for 21 October 2019. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, allowing wider participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that provide firewall hardware and software support. Companies of varying sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which have expertise in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management, would be well-suited to compete. The potential for contract renewal and the established reputation of Forth Valley College as a contracting authority further enhance the attractiveness of this opportunity for prospective suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Firewall Hardware and Software Support Services for Forth Valley College

Notice Description

Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for firewall hardware and software support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for firewall hardware and software support services. Please see Invitation to Tender document for a detailed description.

Renewal: Forth Valley College reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000598708
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375376
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

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

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,114 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2023

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forth Valley College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Guardian Internet Support Services (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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