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C309374 NHSBSA F5 Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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26 Sep 2024 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the procurement process for the renewal of legacy support contracts for NHSBSA F5 Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers. The industry category for this tender is system and support services, with a procurement value of £18,711.44. The contract was awarded to FullProxy Ltd on 18th September 2024 and will run from 10th September 2024 to 16th December 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, and the tender was open to SMEs but not VCSEs. The NHS Business Services Authority is based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This tender opportunity can foster significant growth for tech firms specialising in system and support services, particularly those capable of providing legacy system support. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited for this type of contract, offering a chance to build a relationship with a key public health authority. Businesses based in the UK and beyond, including those in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other British Overseas Territories, could leverage this project to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C309374 NHSBSA F5 Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers

Notice Description

To renew legacy support contract for NHSBSA F5 Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcd2b7a6-a162-4131-b695-c7da246d6da8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb80107b-f22b-4e17-a1db-86454c823a7c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,711 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,711 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2024 - 16 Dec 2025 1-2 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULLPROXY

Further Information

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