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title: "Converged IT Support (Cisco & Checkpoint) Extension"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bc1778d-264c-476d-954b-fa105aae7500"
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buyer: "COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY"
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# Converged IT Support (Cisco & Checkpoint) Extension

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bc1778d-264c-476d-954b-fa105aae7500

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority is conducting a procurement process for the "Converged IT Support (Cisco & Checkpoint) Extension," which focuses on providing IT support for specific firewall products. This tender is classified under the software package and information systems category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the contract valued at £52,560.55. The contract period commences on 9th November 2018 and concludes on 9th November 2019, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 31st October 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in public sector contracting by providing specialised IT support services. Suitable competitors would include IT service providers with expertise in Cisco and Checkpoint products, as well as organisations capable of delivering IT support and maintenance services. The successful supplier, Softcat PLC, highlights the potential for growth in the IT services sector, especially for companies looking to expand their portfolios within government and regulatory agencies.

## Notice

An extension to extant CMA agreement to provide converged IT support for Cisco and Checkpoint firewall products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cfaf9f-ed18-4d0e-abb9-248a6b4ae2df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2018 - 9 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,560 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2018 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cfaf9f-ed18-4d0e-abb9-248a6b4ae2df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cfaf9f-ed18-4d0e-abb9-248a6b4ae2df
  11th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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