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Firewall Managed Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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22 Jun 2022 at 08:14

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13 Jan 2022 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Blood and Transplant organisation, which has awarded a contract for a "Firewall Managed Service" under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This process is marked as complete with a contract value of £1,063,838, awarded to Softcat PLC. The initial tender period concluded on 9 November 2021, while the contract runs from 29 December 2021 to 28 December 2023. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and it took place in Bristol, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that offer managed services or cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are considered suitable for this type of procurement. Engaging in similar tenders can enable businesses to expand their portfolio and enhance their client base within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Firewall Managed Service

Notice Description

***THIS CONTRACT HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED C57482 - Firewall Managed Service VIA A FRAMEWORK***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0a3b38a-3b57-40fe-849f-c876f7b7b24f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd934de-1609-4103-a7e3-1842b7734122
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,063,838 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,063,838 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2021 - 28 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Samantha Phillips
Contact Email
samantha.phillips@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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