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title: "Checkpoint Support and Maintenance"
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# Checkpoint Support and Maintenance

Buyer: STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33e746d3-49c5-4d85-8dfe-c5a4e2260ac4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Checkpoint Support and Maintenance," initiated by Stockport Council through STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED, involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £65,457.23, is for security software services, which aim to protect the council's network from security threats. The contract period runs from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021, with the tender period having ended on 21 December 2020. This procurement is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in security software services. Companies that are equipped to provide maintenance and support for firewall systems would particularly benefit from bidding on this contract. The framework agreement ensures a streamlined approach, making it potentially easier for qualified businesses to enter the market and expand their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

This solution means Stockport Council can protect their network from security threats using several Checkpoint firewalls, the renewal of the support and maintenance contract is an annual event. The route to market is a direct award via a Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bab313-c3a1-4847-a05d-11b8724f8bdc |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,457 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,457 |
| 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 | STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 09:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bab313-c3a1-4847-a05d-11b8724f8bdc
- 12 Jan 2021 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bab313-c3a1-4847-a05d-11b8724f8bdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bab313-c3a1-4847-a05d-11b8724f8bdc
  28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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