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title: "Firewall Remote Access Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c464b033-511a-4196-b70e-01a2d598079d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-21"
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# Firewall Remote Access Support

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c464b033-511a-4196-b70e-01a2d598079d

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking to engage suppliers for the provision of Firewall Remote Access Support, a contract valued at £271,380. This contract, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), includes support and maintenance services for Checkpoint Firewall systems, covering operational activities such as policy management, change implementation, and enterprise monitoring. The contract was awarded on 6 June 2022, with a contract period starting on 1 August 2022 and concluding on 31 July 2024. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the deadline for submitting tenders expired on 1 June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in firewall management and cybersecurity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capability in providing essential maintenance and support services will find this contract suitable. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and allow it to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector authority. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and exhibit reliable service can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

This contract is required to provide access to support and maintenance services for both types of Checkpoint Firewall (Hardware and Software). The contract will cover a Check Point Managed Firewall Solution encompassing all day-to-day operational activities, including but not limited to, policy management, change implementation, patching and upgrades, enterprise monitoring and scheduled backups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a634eaff-9523-4f04-a81f-30c46be123b4 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £271,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,380 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEP2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a634eaff-9523-4f04-a81f-30c46be123b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a634eaff-9523-4f04-a81f-30c46be123b4
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hants.gov.uk/

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