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title: "Web Gateway Solution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-06"
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# Web Gateway Solution

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8af913c7-a142-417b-81f0-e0641b6498c3

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## Summary

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for a Web Gateway Solution to Bytes Software Services Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of Internet service providers ISP (CPV code 72411000). Located in Chelmsford, Essex, the contract ensures that protected resources are securely accessed by trusted users, effectively preventing breaches. The procurement process concluded with an award on 30th October 2024, with the contract starting on 1st November 2024 and lasting until 31st October 2026. This tender utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, making the contracting stage complete. The total contract value is £218,866.78.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cyber security and information technology services. SMEs looking to enhance their portfolios with government contracts will find this tender beneficial due to its specific suitability criteria. The selected call-off framework approach favours businesses with the capability to provide reliable and secure web gateway solutions. Engaging in such contracts not only ensures steady income but also reinforces credibility and presence in the competitive IT services market.

## Notice

ECC's Web Gateway Solution prevents breaches by making applications, data and services inaccessible to attackers while allowing trusted users to securely and directly connect to protected resources from anywhere

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2ee8e7-2aef-4b10-b96a-11c1299cfdee |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £218,866 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,866 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2ee8e7-2aef-4b10-b96a-11c1299cfdee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2ee8e7-2aef-4b10-b96a-11c1299cfdee
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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