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title: "Network Services Agreement - RM1045 Lot 1 - VPN Fortinet"
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# Network Services Agreement - RM1045 Lot 1 - VPN Fortinet

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c183cf5-f2b4-49f0-b8e7-400a39f08e99

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## Summary

The INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE (ICO) has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Network Services Agreement - RM1045 Lot 1 - VPN Fortinet" which commenced with a tender initiated on 9th February 2018. The acquisition falls under the Internet services category (CPV code: 72400000) and is valued at £33,101.45. The contract period extends from 9th February 2018 to 8th February 2021. The procurement method employed was a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 21st March 2018, confirming the selection of Pinacl Solutions UK Limited as the supplier responsible for implementing a fully managed and hosted VPN service for ICO users.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in similar consultancy and service-based contracts within the public sector. Companies specialising in internet services, IT infrastructure, and managed network systems would be particularly well-placed to compete for future contracts. As the ICO continues to operate within this sector, firms that can demonstrate expertise in secure network solutions and compliance with government standards will have a competitive edge in future procurement processes.

## Notice

The supplier shall implement a fully managed and hosted VPN service to give secure authenticated access to any ICO user wishing to connect to the ICO network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a317bd-533f-4dbc-ac1c-1883cb4651d1 |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2018 - 8 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,101 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,101 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINACL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a317bd-533f-4dbc-ac1c-1883cb4651d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a317bd-533f-4dbc-ac1c-1883cb4651d1
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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