Award

25-23 Firewall

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed a procurement process for the implementation of a firewall to protect its IT assets, awarded under the HealthTrust Europe Framework, ICT Solutions 2023 - Digital Technology Framework. This project, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, is valued at £275,358.41. The procurement was selective and executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd on 2nd May 2025, with services commencing from 2nd August 2025 to 1st August 2027, within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Key stakeholders include the buyer, University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited, located in Wolverhampton, and the supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, based in Sheffield.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital security solutions to contribute innovative technologies towards creating robust IT infrastructure. Companies operating within the software package and information systems sector can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities in mitigating digital threats. Although the framework followed a selective procurement method, it presents growth opportunities for large enterprises experienced with public sector contracts. Such businesses can strengthen their portfolios and establish meaningful partnerships with educational institutions like the University of Wolverhampton.

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Notice Title

25-23 Firewall

Notice Description

The Firewall is implemented to provide continuous protection for the University's IT assets. It plays a vital role in safeguarding the University's digital infrastructure by preventing both known and emerging threats. The procurement Award was via HealthTrust Europe Framework, ICT Solutions 2023 - Digital Technology Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d3a1ae4-edd7-4ff9-800b-bd6519516777
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6237e684-2509-4a74-8023-6e4b9a54309a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,358 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,358 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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