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title: "Checkpoint Firewall Support Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-072febb3-de6f-41e6-8b28-305da749d3dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2018-11-20"
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# Checkpoint Firewall Support Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-072febb3-de6f-41e6-8b28-305da749d3dc

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the University of Derby, which recently awarded a contract for "Checkpoint Firewall Support Renewal" within the Internet services industry category. This procurement was completed on 20th November 2018, following a selective method that entailed a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £85,000, commenced on 1st September 2018 and will conclude on 31st August 2019. The associated tender period ended on 13th August 2018, and the delivery addresses are located in Derby, DE22 1GB.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services and cybersecurity, particularly those capable of providing firewall support solutions. Companies that can demonstrate technical expertise and a history of delivering similar services would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. With the contract being awarded to a large player, Softcat PLC, there could be ongoing opportunities for subcontracting or collaboration for smaller firms looking to expand in this sector.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for Checkpoint Firewall Support Renewal 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f011916-d19d-4837-8930-37b159ec69eb |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f011916-d19d-4837-8930-37b159ec69eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f011916-d19d-4837-8930-37b159ec69eb
  20th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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