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title: "F5 Maintenance & Support Renewal"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# F5 Maintenance & Support Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccedfb55-dee8-4d14-919e-0fb6e729398f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the F5 Maintenance & Support Renewal has been awarded by the University of Derby. This contract, valued at £149,000, falls under the IT services category and is located in the East Midlands, England. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, and the contract period is set from 26 April 2021 to 25 April 2024. The tender period concluded on 25 March 2021, and the award notice was published on 23 April 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, specifically those providing consultancy, software development, and ongoing support. Businesses that possess expertise in F5 technologies or similar systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, facilitating growth and expansion within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The contract has been awarded following a closed RFQ process for the provision of F5 Support & Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03739959-cabb-4343-975f-ac686aa17c59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 25 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUEFORT SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03739959-cabb-4343-975f-ac686aa17c59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03739959-cabb-4343-975f-ac686aa17c59
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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