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title: "Firewall Management Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Firewall Management Service

Buyer: UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2c98e02-2f09-4ceb-bf89-5e4e39162800

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## Summary

Uttlesford District Council (UDC) has recently concluded the procurement process for a Firewall Management Service, with the awarded contract being valued at £108,219.55. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement (Y23038). This contract is classified under the 'Software support services' industry category and will take place at a location with the postal code CB11 4ER in Saffron Walden, England. The contract period is set from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2028. The award was officially activated on 6th April 2025. The procurement stage currently stands at the Award phase as of 23rd April 2025, with the process having reached completion. The main point of contact for this procurement at UDC is Ben Glasson, reachable via udcprocurement@uttlesford.gov.uk.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software support services, particularly those with expertise in firewall management and security operations centre (SOC) integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in maintaining and updating software to mitigate vulnerabilities will find this contract particularly attractive. Additionally, businesses that can offer comprehensive service policies and quick incident response may have an advantageous position in such tenders. The procurement landscape marked by this completed tender suggests potential future demand for cybersecurity services within local government frameworks, making it an opportune moment for interested companies to establish relationships with public sector buyers like Uttlesford District Council.

## Notice

Awarded Contract through Procurement Services Framework - Y23038 Uttlesford District Council needed a supplier to maintain and monitor the 6 firewalls that are currently in place. This would include and not be limited to; updating software to reduce the risk of vulnerability; updating policies and reviewing based on any UDC requests and interlinking with the SOC to respond to incidents that are identified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bfd1ae-e922-4846-8f45-3cb75db2606d |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,219 |
| 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 | UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB11 4ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Uttlesford |
| Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| 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

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bfd1ae-e922-4846-8f45-3cb75db2606d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bfd1ae-e922-4846-8f45-3cb75db2606d
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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