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title: "GRO Firewall Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01684057-b89c-4bc1-a384-b8a34aaf7659"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2019-04-03"
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# GRO Firewall Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01684057-b89c-4bc1-a384-b8a34aaf7659

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## Summary

The procurement process for GRO Firewall Services was led by the Home Office and is classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This tender was marked complete, with the procurement method being selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period lasted from 17 May 2017 to 16 May 2020, with a total contract value of £23,823. Key locations for delivery include the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The awarded contract notice was published on 3 April 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in firewall management and cybersecurity solutions. Businesses with proven expertise in delivering similar services and a capacity to handle government contracts would be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities initiated by the Home Office or similar contracting authorities. With effective service delivery and compliance with governmental standards, firms can leverage this type of contract to expand their clientele and gain valuable experience in public sector engagements.

## Notice

GRO Southport firewall services, managed by DDaT Southport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8826b4-41f7-4b7a-85f6-758c68bf8ad9 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2017 - 16 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,823 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,823 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1XG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BT CONFERENCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 20:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8826b4-41f7-4b7a-85f6-758c68bf8ad9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8826b4-41f7-4b7a-85f6-758c68bf8ad9
  3rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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