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BTA2211 PaloAlto Prisma VPN Service

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, recently awarded a contract for the "BTA2211 PaloAlto Prisma VPN Service" on 26th March 2026. The tender, classified under computer-related professional services and valued at £102,256.92, was completed through a selective procurement process by calling off from a framework agreement. This contract aims to enhance VisitBritain's IT security against ransomware attacks, leveraging their existing firewall investment. The service covers several regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, with the contract period running from 24th March 2026 to 5th March 2027.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses possessing expertise in providing computer-related professional services, particularly in IT security solutions. Large enterprises proficient in VPN services and cybersecurity, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, will find this contract suitable given the procurement suitability criteria. As the contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, it highlights a potential alliance or sub-contracting opportunity for those within the IT security domain looking to establish partnerships with established suppliers. Businesses interested in expanding their reach across UK territories and global regions would benefit from engaging with such contracts.

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Notice Title

BTA2211 PaloAlto Prisma VPN Service

Notice Description

Will provide the solution while leveraging our current investment in our firewall estate, without such a solution our global IT operations are at risk of ransomware attack

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212ca4a4-4759-42a2-81c1-4e4be7301fb9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,256 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,256 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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