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Strategic Cloud Firewalls - Prisma Access for Networks

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Jul 2022 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Strategic Cloud Firewalls - Prisma Access for Networks," initiated by the Department for Education, is at the award stage. This contract, valued at £1,098,475.10, falls under the IT services industry category and covers the implementation of strategic cloud firewalls. The contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2022 and will extend until 31st July 2025. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process closed on 7th July 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Companies that can deliver data network support services and possess expertise in cloud firewall implementations would be well-positioned to engage in similar contracts in the future. The open nature of such IT initiatives could also attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand into the educational sector, leveraging innovative solutions to improve connectivity and reduce operational complexities.

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Notice Title

Strategic Cloud Firewalls - Prisma Access for Networks

Notice Description

Retention of intra-site connectivity (without MPLS), implementation of strategic cloud firewalls, a reduction in complexity and cost by eliminating MPLS and Express Route from DfE, and implementation of a model that will enable DfE to organise a corporate network connection extremely quickly from any site where use of an internet connection is available. Palo Alto Networks 'Prisma Access for Networks' products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e507b5ce-396c-47f1-b177-ce34492b8f17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38cf642d-235f-4992-b898-28b2a8261409
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
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

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,098,475 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,098,475 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
technology.category@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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