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title: "Qualys VMDR and Patch management for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority"
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# Qualys VMDR and Patch management for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b41ffb4-d1e6-48c2-8d8a-991b5e1e46e2

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire Service has concluded a public procurement process for a three-year subscription to Qualys VMDR and Patch management. This falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was a limited and competitive quotation process below the threshold. The procurement stage is the award, as of 4th December 2024. The contract, awarded to BOXXE LTD., will start on 29th November 2024 and end on 31st December 2027, with the total contract value being £219,240. The procurement process focused on the West Midlands region in the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large IT services firms that can manage, develop, and support sophisticated software solutions. Businesses equipped with the technical expertise in patch management and vulnerability detection are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging in such tenders can lead to substantial growth, enhancing their portfolio with notable public sector clients and increasing their visibility and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

Three year subscription to Qualys Rapid 7, Tenable Pro and Manage Engine Direct Award via HTE IT Frame

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c841399-cbb7-43d2-b337-8291eb3ddb24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,240 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c841399-cbb7-43d2-b337-8291eb3ddb24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c841399-cbb7-43d2-b337-8291eb3ddb24
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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