Award

Firewall Managed Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 12:01

Award Notice
Award

21 Nov 2025 at 11:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant authority in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process for a "Firewall Managed Service" under the industry category of software support services. The tender, identified by its CPV code 72261000, was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached its awarding stage, with a contract awarded to Softcat Plc. The contract, valued at approximately £2,081,473.49 GBP, spans from 29 December 2023 to 28 December 2026. This tender process concluded its tender period on 1 August 2023. The procurement contract is not specifically tailored for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This award presents a significant opportunity for firms involved in software support services to engage in a substantial managed service project, offering potential growth in the sector. Large enterprises with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive IT infrastructure services stand to benefit the most from this contract. Businesses like large IT service providers or those with experience in cybersecurity or network management could consider competing for similar contracts in the public healthcare sector, leveraging framework agreements to secure partnerships with government organisations like the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewall Managed Service

Notice Description

Firewall Managed Service Additional information: Administrative error on original CF Award Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9218de9f-02f3-49a9-85ac-d81dbfdcc089
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5896b68d-d079-4e4f-af31-c1b8e2aaf6de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,497,768 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,081,473 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2023 - 28 Dec 2026 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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