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title: "Active Directory Upgrade Project"
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# Active Directory Upgrade Project

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aa07283-5861-4cb1-b5d6-e08aa233318a

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## Summary

Durham University has completed a tender process for the "Active Directory Upgrade Project," which falls under the category of operating system enhancement software development services. The procurement was carried out through a Request for Tender, with the contract valued at £66,230. The contract period commenced on 12th July 2019 and concludes on 30th September 2019, located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 12th July 2019, marking its strategic goal to enhance security within the University's Active Directory systems.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for companies that possess technical expertise in system security and software development, particularly those experienced in delivering similar upgrade projects. Businesses that can provide facilitated discussions, technical deliverables, and security enhancements will find this project particularly relevant. As the buyer is a significant educational institution, organisations looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, especially in the education industry, should consider participating in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Durham University is seeking a partner to fulfil both parts of the following requirements for its Active Directory Upgrade Project: 1) Facilitated discussion to agree a position between the University's Security and Architecture function and Operations function. This must explore the benefits, risks and overall value in the different options available to address the identified recommendations and ultimately agree the stance that will be taken. 2) Technical specialist skills to help technically deliver the agreed changes and scope of work to harden the security of the University Active Directory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726e0821-8012-472e-ba74-abdef2508281 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for Tender |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,230 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212213 - Operating system enhancement software development services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2019 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726e0821-8012-472e-ba74-abdef2508281
- 12 Jul 2019 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7e9317-4c44-46e8-9933-e6f60ef6de27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726e0821-8012-472e-ba74-abdef2508281
  12th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7e9317-4c44-46e8-9933-e6f60ef6de27
  12th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.ac.uk

## Provenance

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