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NHSE Fortinet Licence Renewals

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Jul 2025 at 09:34

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07 Jul 2025 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a direct award procurement for the renewal of Fortinet Licensing and Support, with British Telecommunications Public Limited Company as the supplier. The procurement, classified under software support services, was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold. Delivery is location-based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, within England. The award was formalised on 4th July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 29th June 2025 to 28th June 2026. This procurement process is categorised under the service industry, focusing on maintaining essential digital security infrastructure for NHS facilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT support sectors, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive service solutions like antivirus, DNS filtering, and email support. While this specific tender was not open for competition due to the direct award approach, similar future opportunities may arise for businesses equipped to offer bespoke IT security services. Companies looking to expand their client base within public sector institutions such as the NHS would be well-suited to monitor similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE Fortinet Licence Renewals

Notice Description

Below threshold Direct Award under PA23 for the renewal of Fortinet Licensing and Support. Supported products include AV, FortiGuard IPS Service, FortiGuard URL, DNS & Video Filtering Service,AS,24x7 Email,24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advance Hardware, Firmware & General Updates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95b93156-2584-4de1-bba4-31195381f1f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf6269c-ca35-4106-a081-5c1da78a066c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£43,070 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

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