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title: "GLD External Firewall"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2b1514b-0316-450f-8856-d8361134cfcb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE"
published: "2017-03-07"
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# GLD External Firewall

Buyer: CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2b1514b-0316-450f-8856-d8361134cfcb

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## Summary

The Crown Prosecution Service has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of an external firewall, titled "GLD External Firewall". This tender, classified under the CPV code for miscellaneous software packages and computer systems, was awarded for a total value of £205,326. The contract is set to run for three years, commencing 7th March 2017, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months at the authority's discretion. The procurement was concluded on 2nd March 2017, and the delivery is specified to take place in London, United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and security solutions. Companies with expertise in providing software systems and managed services would be well-positioned to engage with government entities. The procurement method used was 'Other', which may allow for a range of suppliers, especially SMEs, to participate in future opportunities within similar contracts. With the increasing emphasis on cybersecurity, there is a growing market for firms capable of delivering advanced firewall and IT security solutions to public sector clients.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking the provision of an external firewall for a period of three years from the date the Order Form is signed by both parties with an option to extend for a further 12 months, such an option to be exercised at the Authority's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799c4cb9-3308-46ad-8d9a-dcf2610e9f08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2017 - 6 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,326 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £205,326 |
| 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 | CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2017 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799c4cb9-3308-46ad-8d9a-dcf2610e9f08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799c4cb9-3308-46ad-8d9a-dcf2610e9f08
  7th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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