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Palo Alto Flex Credits

Department for Education

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE), based in London, has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "Palo Alto Flex Credits," classified under network components in the goods category. This contract, valued at £99,948, involves supplying flex credits for the DfE's firewall solution across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and further afield. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a targeted approach towards vendors with established credentials. The contract period began on 15 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 14 March 2027, following the tender period which ended on 9 March 2026.

As the procurement process is geared toward supplying high-level IT solutions, businesses specialising in network systems and cyber security would find valuable growth opportunities through partnerships and service provision to governmental departments. Large-scale businesses with experience in fulfilling framework agreements, particularly in the technology sector, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract was awarded to CDW LIMITED, a large supplier, indicating the DfE's preference for established suppliers in this category. Such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio by enabling partnerships with a governmental entity while ensuring business continuity and expansion into varied geographic locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Palo Alto Flex Credits

Notice Description

Flex Credits for DfE Firewalling Solution (Palo Alto)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a69c5779-6bfd-4307-8499-2395d597f096
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148e0e1b-5a82-4525-9c88-7d56ad8fba80
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32422000 - Network components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,948 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2027 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
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW Limited

Further Information

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