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title: "Checkpoint Firewall Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Checkpoint Firewall Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-841d196e-60e7-4f85-bff4-26b049ac7cd8

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## Summary

The University of Derby has awarded a contract for Checkpoint firewall support services to Bytes Technology Group Holdings Limited. This procurement process falls under the systems support services industry category, with services to be provided in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and has now reached the award stage. The contractual obligations are set to commence on 4th December 2025 and conclude on 3rd December 2026. The contract is valued at £104,025.60, and the award was finalised on 22nd October 2025.

This tender provides robust opportunities for businesses involved in systems support services, especially those capable of providing firewall support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities given the University's openness to SME participation in this procurement. Companies looking to expand their reach in the education sector, especially in IT support and security services, can benefit from engaging with such opportunities to establish a presence and build reputations as trusted service providers.

## Notice

This is a contract award for the University's Checkpoint firewall support for 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aeae49f-0d7f-4ceb-848e-67e8ca669852 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,025 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aeae49f-0d7f-4ceb-848e-67e8ca669852

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aeae49f-0d7f-4ceb-848e-67e8ca669852
  19th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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