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title: "Checkpoint Support for BCH"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee32ce2a-e2b9-456d-b312-b9dd640c1f28"
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buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE PARTNERSHIP TRUST"
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# Checkpoint Support for BCH

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE PARTNERSHIP TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee32ce2a-e2b9-456d-b312-b9dd640c1f28

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## Summary

The public procurement process is conducted by the Bedfordshire Police Partnership Trust, which sought support for their hardware and software operations related to external firewalls through the contract titled "Checkpoint Support for BCH." This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services and software, with a total contract value of £181,223.43. The contract period commenced on 20th June 2019 and will last until 19th May 2022, with a possible extension up to 20th June 2022. The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation process, and the tender period ended on 28th May 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for IT service providers specialising in cybersecurity and software solutions. Companies that offer comprehensive support for hardware and software, especially those with capabilities in managing external firewalls, will find this procurement especially relevant. With the heightened emphasis on digital security, businesses with expertise in this domain are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, creating pathways for expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, were seeking a 3 or 4 star checkpoint Elite Partner; for their hardware and software support and operational management of their external firewalls. This will include consuming software for updates. This is a 2 year contract; commencing from 21st of June 2019 to 20th of June 2021 with an option to extend for a further 12 months up to 20th June 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0a7729-af39-4391-a176-2ffc4fcda870 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2019 - 19 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,223 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2019 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0a7729-af39-4391-a176-2ffc4fcda870

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0a7729-af39-4391-a176-2ffc4fcda870
  9th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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