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title: "Firewalls (McAfee/Cisco).Published for completeness, see description for details"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Firewalls (McAfee/Cisco).Published for completeness, see description for details

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63209bcd-1991-47bc-82f1-d864cc30ba96

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the provision of firewalls (specifically McAfee/Cisco) under the category of IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract was valued at £17,369 and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was completed, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2016 and concluding on 31st July 2017. The award was published on 22nd July 2016 for transparency purposes, noting that it had not been disclosed at the time of the award.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, given their agility and capability to provide tailored services. Engaging with governmental contracts can enhance a business’s credibility and open avenues for future partnerships, fostering growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

Firewalls (McAfee/Cisco).This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef7d039-8ac3-49ad-bfb8-7b7ebdbc2064 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,369 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,369 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Elvet and Gilesgate |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX LIMITED (SBL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef7d039-8ac3-49ad-bfb8-7b7ebdbc2064

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef7d039-8ac3-49ad-bfb8-7b7ebdbc2064
  21st July 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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