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title: "Virtual F5 Big_IP"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80f6b525-ae07-491d-b341-9cedfc03bc20"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2022-01-06"
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# Virtual F5 Big_IP

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80f6b525-ae07-491d-b341-9cedfc03bc20

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Virtual F5 Big_IP" has been completed by OFSTED, with an award date of 13th December 2021. This contract falls within the IT Hardware category and concerns the provision of Big_IP subscription and support services under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Framework Agreement. The contract commenced on 1st January 2022 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2025, with a total value of £107,859. The delivery location for the services is within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in IT hardware solutions. Businesses that can provide enterprise-level solutions and support services will find this procurement appealing, enabling them to expand their operations and strengthen relationships with public sector organisations such as OFSTED.

## Notice

Call Off from Health Trust Europe (HTE) Framework Agreement - Lot - IT Hardware; Enterprise Level Solutions, Operating Software, Associated Products, Services and Support This contract is for the provision of Big_IP Subscription and support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a1c2ed-fcb3-4571-911c-abd8d5d6c6b3 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,859 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a1c2ed-fcb3-4571-911c-abd8d5d6c6b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a1c2ed-fcb3-4571-911c-abd8d5d6c6b3
  6th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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