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title: "PQ0355 - F5 Big IP (hardware support & maintenance) and Silverline DDOS Protection (annual license and support services) - AWARD"
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# PQ0355 - F5 Big IP (hardware support & maintenance) and Silverline DDOS Protection (annual license and support services) - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c2075b5-997c-4b1a-bee3-4f8a281bba2b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Birmingham City Council, which is seeking to award a contract titled "PQ0355 - F5 Big IP (hardware support & maintenance) and Silverline DDOS Protection (annual license and support services)." This service falls under the ICT Solutions industry category, specifically focusing on IT software packages and development services. The contract will commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2023, following an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 7th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in network security solutions. Companies that provide hardware support and DDOS protection services, especially those capable of leveraging the ICT Solutions framework, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can lead to sustained business growth, given the increasing demand for robust IT security infrastructures within public organisations.

## Notice

For the provision of F5 Big IP and Silverline DDOS Protection (support & maintenance) for a period of twelve (12) months in accordance with the Healthtrust Europe Framework Agreement for ICT Solutions (2019). This contract will be for a period of twelve (12) months commencing 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0759dbd-39fc-459d-8e88-f1b2902ad10a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,387 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0759dbd-39fc-459d-8e88-f1b2902ad10a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0759dbd-39fc-459d-8e88-f1b2902ad10a
  22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

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