---
title: "Checkpoint VPN, Firewall and Associated SPARC Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee79"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-04"
---

# Checkpoint VPN, Firewall and Associated SPARC Support

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee79

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council, involves the award of a contract focused on Checkpoint VPN, Firewall, and associated SPARC support services. This project falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is classified under the defence and security regime. The current stage of the procurement is the award and contract phase, with Bytes Software Services Ltd appointed as the supplier. The service provision is set to commence on 20th December 2025 and run until 19th December 2026. The total contract value is approximately £196,698.72, and the legal basis for the contract is tied to the UK Public General Acts, specifically referenced under legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services with capabilities in VPN and firewall solutions. The procurement method identified as "below threshold—unknown" suggests a tailored approach, potentially favouring small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Bytes Software Services Ltd, an SME based in Leatherhead, has been successful in securing this contract, highlighting a competitive landscape for businesses within this sector and category, particularly those offering specialised consulting, software, and support services. Companies with expertise in advanced IT security solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their growth potential by capitalising on emerging technologies in security and remote access areas.

## Notice

Checkpoint VPN for Remote Access, Firewall and Associated SPARC Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079598-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £163,915 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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

- 4 Dec 2025 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079598-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079598-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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