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title: "Firewall Support"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# Firewall Support

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ad8c1e4-07f8-48b4-b52e-dfd21caeef37

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## Summary

The procurement process for firewall support services was undertaken by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, focusing on maintaining essential network security infrastructure. This contract, classified under wide area network services, was awarded on 4 February 2025 via an open procedure through the CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2. The three-year contract commenced on 11 March 2025 and is set to conclude on 10 March 2028. This procurement covers the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the process has been completed with boxxe Limited emerging as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in network security solutions. Although not targeted specifically at SMEs or VCSE organisations, companies that can provide robust firewall support systems and manage critical infrastructure would find the requirements well within their capabilities. Engaging with such public procurement offers a pathway for firms to expand their portfolios and gain traction within the public sector market, fostering potential growth and partnership opportunities. Businesses looking to compete in similar procurements can gain visibility and establish valuable connections with local councils like Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council.

## Notice

This contract is for the support of the existing firewall hardware and software, essential for key network and security infrastructure control access to and from the BCP Network. Additional information: This contract was awarded via a direct award through the CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503fad86-4d52-42df-9adb-5b11da850189 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,908 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503fad86-4d52-42df-9adb-5b11da850189

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503fad86-4d52-42df-9adb-5b11da850189
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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