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title: "EHRC 56-1516 IT Security Firewalls and Associated SUpport and Maintenance"
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# EHRC 56-1516 IT Security Firewalls and Associated SUpport and Maintenance

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1684d9a-b422-464e-ad9b-f4b985ec80bc

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has successfully completed the procurement process for IT Security Firewalls and Associated Support and Maintenance, formally identified as tender EHRC 56-1516. This contract, which focused on the provision of Sophos firewall devices and related support, was awarded on 8th January 2016. The procurement method employed was selective, allowing for the call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 18th January 2016 and concluded on 17th January 2021, with a total contract value of £95,857.28, securing significant services in the software package and information systems industry.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT security solutions, software development, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find competitive advantages in participating in similar future tenders. The focus on technological enhancements and service support requires suppliers with robust capabilities in cybersecurity and related services to cater to the evolving needs of public sector organisations.

## Notice

Provision of Sophos firewall devices and related support and maintenance. Plus upgrade to software license to incorporate additional functionality. Call off from CCS RM1054 Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9219b7-e1ee-44ac-9be7-6c6c3d304e7f |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2016 - 17 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,857 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,857 |
| 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 | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 10:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9219b7-e1ee-44ac-9be7-6c6c3d304e7f
- 14 Aug 2017 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9219b7-e1ee-44ac-9be7-6c6c3d304e7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9219b7-e1ee-44ac-9be7-6c6c3d304e7f
  7th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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