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title: "Firewall"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69eff390-248d-4b0a-b229-3d335d18c4e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-20"
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# Firewall

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69eff390-248d-4b0a-b229-3d335d18c4e9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Hampshire County Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Firewall." This contract falls within the security software package category and was procured through a selective method via the Crown Commercial Services framework, Network Services 2 (RM3808). The award was officially announced on 20th July 2022, following the end date for tender submissions on 30th May 2022. The contract is set to commence on 24th June 2022 and will continue for five years until 23rd June 2027. The total value of the contract is £273,877.39 and delivery will take place in Winchester, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, as they are encouraged to participate in the procurement process. Companies specialising in security software, particularly those providing virus protection solutions, would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities under this framework. Engaging with Hampshire County Council could lead to lasting partnerships and further contracts within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This call-off agreement has been procured using a competitive process carried out using the Crown Commercial Services framework Network Services 2 (RM3808), Lot 2. A desktop evaluation of available options on the eMarketplace was completed to identify the successful supplier. This contract is awarded for 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56747117-a88e-49bc-be52-e507551872b5 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2022 - 23 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,877 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,877 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48760000 - Virus protection software package

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56747117-a88e-49bc-be52-e507551872b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56747117-a88e-49bc-be52-e507551872b5
  20th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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