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title: "Corporate Firewall Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UCLAN INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE"
published: "2019-03-18"
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# Corporate Firewall Support

Buyer: UCLAN INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96964692-66d1-4fb3-92f5-ff5fe79a9c56

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## Summary

The University, represented by Uclan Innovation & Enterprise, has completed a procurement process for 'Corporate Firewall Support', focusing on security software packages critical to their IT infrastructure. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £275,000. The procurement period concluded on 7th March 2019, while the awarded contract period runs from 23rd March 2019 to 22nd March 2022. This procurement is located in Preston, North West England.

This tender presents strong opportunities for businesses specialising in security software and IT support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality solutions. Companies that focus on firewall technologies and IT infrastructure enhancements would find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts with this esteemed educational institution, as the decision to extend existing support underscores its ongoing need for reliable and qualified suppliers.

## Notice

The University wishes to extend it's Corporate Firewall Support as this is a critical part of it's IT Infrastructure. A framework was utilised as the best route to market to allow the continuation of the Checkpoint support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa13033-7849-453d-9103-410bcef86326 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2019 - 22 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,000 |
| 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 | UCLAN INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 17:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa13033-7849-453d-9103-410bcef86326

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa13033-7849-453d-9103-410bcef86326
  18th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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