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Azure Connectivity & Traffic Management service

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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11 Jun 2020 at 17:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking a service provider for the "Azure Connectivity & Traffic Management service" within the software programming and consultancy services industry category. The tender, which is complete, was initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract was awarded on 20th September 2019, with a value of £640,000, and the contract period spans from 23rd September 2019 to 30th November 2022. The service delivery is expected across various locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in software solutions and traffic management services. Engaging with this contract can help businesses expand their portfolios and develop capabilities in cybersecurity and application management, leveraging existing frameworks and investments in cloud technology. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate experience with Azure infrastructure and security, particularly using Palo Alto Networks firewalls, may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for future contracts in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Azure Connectivity & Traffic Management service

Notice Description

Defra have a requirement to provide hygiene and security for traffic between applications and the internet within their Azure estate. This project looks to expand the existing use of Palo Alto Networks firewalls to achieve this requirement while leveraging existing investment. The Diagram below shows the overview of the various VNets within Azure and how the new Transit VNets will integrate within that environment. The overall design is based on a Microsoft blueprint for a hub and spoke architecture for Azure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29f51747-2d40-42ce-a7b1-b21bc81666bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a87bd9-358f-4d81-996b-3caa4b3b26f8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SBL (SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

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