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title: "Additional Firewall Support"
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# Additional Firewall Support

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-655b7e97-1b8a-4864-a8d4-8ac8aef8801d

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has concluded a procurement process for "Additional Firewall Support," essential for networking and security infrastructure. The contract, valuing GBP 65,073.62, is located in the South West of the United Kingdom and falls under the security software package industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to boxxe Limited via a direct award through the CCS Framework. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will co-term with existing contracts until 31st March 2028. The formal award date was on 15th July 2025, with an initial tender period ending on 11th July 2025.

This contract presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in security software services, particularly those equipped with existing firewall support capabilities. Although the direct award process limits opportunities for competition, businesses capable of fulfilling similar roles through other government frameworks may find analogous growth prospects. Companies, mainly SMEs focused on technological support and integration services, can leverage their expertise in similar CCS Framework opportunities, enhancing their presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the support of the existing firewall hardware and software, essential for key network and security infrastructure control access to and from the Network. The contract is due to begin on 01/20/2025 and will co term with existing contract end dates of 31/03/2028. Additional information: This contract was awarded following a direct award process via the CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c88b80-9915-4a70-bae1-ee3bbac582ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,073 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,073 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c88b80-9915-4a70-bae1-ee3bbac582ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c88b80-9915-4a70-bae1-ee3bbac582ce
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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