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title: "Firewall support for the GDC"
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buyer: "GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL"
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# Firewall support for the GDC

Buyer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8d464eb-cfa4-4a79-be88-3cf1cdb9cc16

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## Summary

The General Dental Council has completed a procurement process titled "Firewall support for the GDC", aimed at providing network security support. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for the maintenance and repair of data network equipment. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC and has a total value of £59,227. The contract period commenced on 23 July 2021 and is set to conclude on 9 July 2024. The procurement method was selective and conducted through a catalogue purchase, with the tender process closing on 15 July 2021. Delivery addresses for the services encompass regions in West Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in network security and data maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those with expertise in similar service provisions, would find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their market presence. As the contract spans three years, it presents an avenue for sustained business engagement and potential future contracts as the GDC continues to focus on network security needs.

## Notice

This opportunity is now closed. To provide network security support The procurement was run through the direct award process in accordance with the catalogue requirements of Network Services 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3726d38d-51a7-4759-b8c3-ac79e6f5c8e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2021 - 9 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,227 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,227 |
| 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 | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1G 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3726d38d-51a7-4759-b8c3-ac79e6f5c8e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3726d38d-51a7-4759-b8c3-ac79e6f5c8e3
  27th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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