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NHSE Fortinet Licence Renewals

NHS ENGLAND

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07 Jul 2025 at 13:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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30 Jun 2025 at 14:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the renewal of Fortinet Licensing has been undertaken by NHS England, located in Wellington House, London. This tender, titled "NHSE Fortinet Licence Renewals," falls under the software support services category and is part of the central government's procurement efforts. The contract, awarded to British Telecommunications Plc, commenced on 5th July 2025 and is set to end on 28th June 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as "Below threshold - without competition," and the tender stage is complete. Key details include the contract value of £51,684.06 gross, signed on 4th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, particularly those offering software support services. Although the procurement method did not involve competition, it highlights the demand for firms capable of delivering robust services in antivirus protection, intrusion prevention, and comprehensive technical support. Companies that excel in these areas and offer reliable 24x7 support structures may position themselves favourably for future engagements with governmental organisations such as NHS England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE Fortinet Licence Renewals

Notice Description

Renewal of Fortinet Licensing for 12 month period - AV, FortiGuard IPS Service, FortiGuard URL, DNS & Video Filtering Service,AS,24x7 Email,24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advance Hardware, Firmware & General Updates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055611
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037820-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£43,070 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2025 - 28 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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