Award

Firewall Network Service Support

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

23 May 2025 at 10:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for "Firewall Network Service Support." This process falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on security software packages, and was supported by the YPO Framework for Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions. The procurement method was below threshold, with details not specified. The award date was 23rd May 2025, with the contracting stage currently complete. This contract is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Cumbria, and the service period runs from 10th June 2025 to 9th June 2026. The tender process initiated on 22nd May 2025, and the contracting authority is classified as a public authority serving at a sub-central government level.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in network security and telecommunications. Businesses that offer robust firewall support services and have a track record in providing security software solutions might find similar tender opportunities fruitful for growth. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like The Networking People (TNP) Limited, which has secured this contract, would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of this nature due to their proven ability to meet specific cybersecurity needs within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewall Network Service Support

Notice Description

Firewall network service support awarded via the YPO Framework -Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions-1229 Ref.001229

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026028-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,699 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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