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title: "RES/IT - Palo Alto and Cisco Licences, Maintenance and Support (Network Services 2 - RM3808)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-16"
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# RES/IT - Palo Alto and Cisco Licences, Maintenance and Support (Network Services 2 - RM3808)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-367ac54e-d018-4cf5-8b73-f33634e262d4

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Palo Alto and Cisco licences, maintenance, and support (Network Services 2 - RM3808). The contract, valued at £189,853.57, was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 28th February 2023. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2023 and end on 31st March 2024, offering opportunities in IT services relating to consulting, software development, and Internet support in the United Kingdom.

This tender by Bristol City Council presents business growth opportunities for SMEs in the IT services sector focusing on network infrastructure. Businesses that specialise in network services, software development, and IT consulting would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period of one year allows for consistent service provision and partnership building with the council. The award to Virgin Media Business Limited highlights the potential for large-scale suppliers to engage in collaboration with public sector organisations in Bristol.

## Notice

Provision of Palo Alto/Cisco Licences, Maintenance & Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d57a37a-863e-4da2-b293-10e56a3185d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,853 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d57a37a-863e-4da2-b293-10e56a3185d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d57a37a-863e-4da2-b293-10e56a3185d8
  16th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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