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title: "Firewall Refresh & Wirral Platform Managed Service"
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# Firewall Refresh & Wirral Platform Managed Service

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89ab04bd-0e46-4a3c-b350-0bf9200cd5c0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Firewall Refresh & Wirral Platform Managed Service" was conducted by Wirral Borough Council, located in Birkenhead, England. This tender falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery, specifically excluding furniture and software packages. It was initiated as a direct award via Crown Commercial Services RM6116, Network Services, Lot 1a. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made to The Networking People (TNP) Ltd, valued at £958,017. The contract period is slated from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2030, providing services across the United Kingdom. This procurement decision was published on 4th June 2025, with the award actively confirmed on 23rd May 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in IT infrastructure and network services, particularly those able to provide managed services for firewall systems. Companies with expertise in office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Although this specific contract was not open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), there remains potential for businesses of various scales to engage with public procurement processes by understanding the requirements and procurement frameworks used by councils like Wirral Borough Council. Engaging with these opportunities can aid businesses in expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Firewall Refresh & Wirral Platform Managed Service Additional information: Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services RM6116 - Network Services - Lot 1a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42e8a64-e23b-466d-99a6-ceca1d1f6f07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £958,017 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £958,017 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 2AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| 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 | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42e8a64-e23b-466d-99a6-ceca1d1f6f07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42e8a64-e23b-466d-99a6-ceca1d1f6f07
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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