---
title: "Provision of Firewall Hardware and Software Support Services for Forth Valley College"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000598708"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE"
published: "2019-12-18"
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# Provision of Firewall Hardware and Software Support Services for Forth Valley College

Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000598708

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## Summary

Forth Valley College is conducting a public procurement process for the "Provision of Firewall Hardware and Software Support Services". This contract falls under the services sector, specifically within the education industry category. Located in Falkirk, UK, the tender was initiated on 30 September 2019, with the deadline for submissions set for 21 October 2019. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, allowing wider participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that provide firewall hardware and software support. Companies of varying sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which have expertise in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management, would be well-suited to compete. The potential for contract renewal and the established reputation of Forth Valley College as a contracting authority further enhance the attractiveness of this opportunity for prospective suppliers.

## Notice

Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for firewall hardware and software support services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for firewall hardware and software support services. Please see Invitation to Tender document for a detailed description.

Renewal: Forth Valley College reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 periods of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375376 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | August 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,114 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 9AD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUARDIAN INTERNET SUPPORT SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375376
- 30 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367492

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP367492&idx=4
  11th October 2019 - Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP367492&idx=1
  30th September 2019 - ICT-015 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP367492&idx=2
  30th September 2019 - Appendix A - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP367492&idx=3
  30th September 2019 - Appendix D - Forth Valley College's Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367492
  Provision of Firewall Hardware and Software Support Services for Forth Valley College - Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for firewall hardware and software support services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375376
  Provision of Firewall Hardware and Software Support Services for Forth Valley College - Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a Service Provider for firewall hardware and software support services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598708

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