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title: "RA280893 - 0AR - Checkpoint Firewall Support and Maintenance"
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# RA280893 - 0AR - Checkpoint Firewall Support and Maintenance

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adb0aec1-0f63-47be-ab12-047f3c22f7bc

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is conducting an open tender for the procurement of "RA280893 - 0AR - Checkpoint Firewall Support and Maintenance," classified under the software package and information systems category. The tender period concluded on 29 March 2020, with substantial attention afforded to the provision of services by interested parties. The buyer is located in Salford, England, with a deadline for clarification questions set for 12 March 2020. The awarded contract is valued at £94,650 and is effective from 30 March 2020 to 31 March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in firewall support and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge in the software sector. The tendering process via an open procedure encourages broad participation, making this an attractive chance for capable contractors looking to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a quotation on behalf of NHS North of England CSU for Procurement of Checkpoint Firewall Support and Maintenance under the Terms and Conditions of NHS SBS Link: Solutions IT SBS/16/CR/WAB/8723 - The deadline for clarification questions is 12/03/2020 at 11am Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 24 hours after the deadline. State delivery lead time, all price to be stated on Multiquote and quote Net VAT - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA280893. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA280893 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d47697-24e9-48f6-8d18-e5b1271d6c30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,650 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT LTD (HEAD OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2020 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d47697-24e9-48f6-8d18-e5b1271d6c30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d47697-24e9-48f6-8d18-e5b1271d6c30
  29th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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