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title: "Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access and Associated SPARC Support"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-17"
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# Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access and Associated SPARC Support

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfcbfca8-650d-4c8e-b25a-20f0a181cf20

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access and the associated 24/7 support for SPARC hardware. This IT services contract, classified under CPV code 72000000, was awarded via a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 298,227.31, will commence on 20th December 2024 and conclude on 19th December 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender is documented at the award stage, with the award notice published on 17th December 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for IT service providers specializing in software support and cybersecurity solutions. SMEs, especially those equipped to handle 24/7 support services, are in a competitive position to meet the procurement requirements. By partnering with a prominent local authority such as Kent County Council, successful businesses can enhance their market presence and credibility, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

This is for the renewal of Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access along with the associated 24/7 support for the SPARC hardware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6080fed4-5efc-482c-9467-3040f7e9da93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,227 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,227 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 18:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6080fed4-5efc-482c-9467-3040f7e9da93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6080fed4-5efc-482c-9467-3040f7e9da93
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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