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CA17638 - Heart of Worcestershire College, renewal of Palo Alto Network support/subscription

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

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08 May 2026 at 01:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heart of Worcestershire College has completed a public procurement process for the renewal of their Palo Alto Network support and subscription, as part of a security software package. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of "goods," was conducted through an open procedure under the NHS Shared Business Services IT Link 2 Framework. The awarded contract, now in the award stage, will be active from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2029. The buying organisation is located in Redditch, England, and the procurement was part of an open tendering method, ensuring a competitive process. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th April 2026, with the awarding process completed by 8th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security software to establish or strengthen relationships with educational institutions. Given the procurement's focus on both SMEs and large enterprises, small to medium-sized enterprises that specialize in IT services are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The location requirements, detailed as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, highlight a broad geographical scope, allowing diverse companies to enter the market. With KHIPU Networks Ltd. awarded the contract, other businesses in this niche sector can learn from their successful bid and prepare for future opportunities with similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17638 - Heart of Worcestershire College, renewal of Palo Alto Network support/subscription

Notice Description

HOWC are looking to renew their Palo Alto Networks - support/subscription renewal - active from the 20/07/2026. Please see the attached brief and pricing schedule. This procurement is being run via the NHS Shared Business Services IT Link 2 Framework. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17638. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17638 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-272605b1-6e11-445f-a8f6-c4bbaecc7a0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97dfb467-6aae-4ea3-a2de-948fe3d99cca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDDITCH
Postcode
B98 8DW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

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