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title: "External Firewall Provision"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# External Firewall Provision

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5348e64-0b15-4e41-a1d6-98ead4233df1

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for 'External Firewall Provision,' aimed at migrating from an existing managed firewall service to a GM-wide solution. This tender, classified under Networking, Internet, and intranet software packages, falls within the services industry category. The contract has been awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a direct award. The contract period will commence on 26th September 2024 and conclude on 25th September 2025, with a total contract value of £45,966. The project will be delivered within the United Kingdom, with key dates including the closing date on 24th September 2024 and the award date on 30th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking and software services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering growth through partnerships with large public sector organisations like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The awarded supplier for this tender is CAE Technology Services, a large-scale enterprise located in Hemel Hempstead. By engaging in such projects, businesses can expand their portfolios and enhance their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Migration from existing managed firewall service to GM wide solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344d71b-1dca-408b-b7a2-0aae534aac11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,966 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344d71b-1dca-408b-b7a2-0aae534aac11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344d71b-1dca-408b-b7a2-0aae534aac11
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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