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title: "Checkpoint Firewall"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70545d9d-50bd-4e5c-b48d-a62a37316773"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# Checkpoint Firewall

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70545d9d-50bd-4e5c-b48d-a62a37316773

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## Summary

Kent County Council is seeking a supplier for the "Checkpoint Firewall" public procurement contract, which includes support and maintenance services necessary for the continuity of its firewall infrastructure. This tender falls under the goods category with a CPV classification of software package and information systems. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 17 December 2021, and the contract will commence on 19 December 2021, concluding on 18 December 2024. The tender value is approximately £719,683.68, and proposals were required to be submitted by 12 December 2021.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and IT services. Businesses that provide cybersecurity solutions or have expertise in firewall management and support may find this contract to be a valuable growth opportunity. Engaging with Kent County Council in this manner can enhance visibility and foster partnerships, as it represents not only a potential contract but also a chance to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Checkpoint Firewall including support and maintenance which is due to expire on 19 December 2021. The contract requires renewal to ensure continued support for the Council's firewall infrastructure for corporate and public libraries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7952f2dd-1b57-430b-9fd6-29db125ccbec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £719,683 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £719,683 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7952f2dd-1b57-430b-9fd6-29db125ccbec
- 17 Dec 2021 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1203f963-5ea4-4102-9d8f-3283fb893925

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7952f2dd-1b57-430b-9fd6-29db125ccbec
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1203f963-5ea4-4102-9d8f-3283fb893925
  17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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