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Palo Alto Software VM Series Bundle

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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08 Feb 2022 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for the "Palo Alto Software VM Series Bundle," which falls under the software package and information systems category. The contract, valued at £444,968, will provide a 3-year Palo Alto Enterprise License Agreement to support the DWP’s firewall devices in both cloud and on-premise environments. The procurement method used was selective, with a contract period spanning from 4th September 2019 to 3rd September 2022. The award date was recorded on 2nd October 2019, and the procurement engaged firms capable of delivering comprehensive software solutions.

This tender presents growth opportunities specifically for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) focused on software services and cybersecurity solutions. Businesses that excel in cloud services and cybersecurity integration would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the DWP prioritises providers who can deliver value for taxpayers through innovative licensing solutions. Engaging with DWP's digital transformation initiatives can open pathways for collaboration in future technology contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Palo Alto Software VM Series Bundle

Notice Description

DWP has a Palo Alto firewall and firewall management devices in OPH, AWS and Azure cloud service environments, therefore there is a requirement for a 3-year Palo Alto Enterprise License Agreement that will provide best value to the tax payer and support these devices and future demand over the 3-year period. The purchase of an ELA supports DWP Digital cloud first strategy as it allows DWP to License Palo Alto device functionality in OPH and the cloud in a more cost effective way.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-665c7fac-eb35-41bb-a9e3-0bdeb0c4c0e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed16da89-f9d3-4ab2-a231-0350c4f9fa57
Current Stage
Award
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£444,968 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£444,968 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2019 - 3 Sep 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanne.young4@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

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