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Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers and Licences

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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09 Jul 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed a procurement process for "Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers and Licences". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting IT software and support, and aims to bolster cybersecurity measures. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, beneath the threshold and without competition, and is associated with the legal basis identified as 2023/54. The award is currently in the pending status, with the contract period set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £53,649.17.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services and security solutions. With its focus on advanced cyber threat protection, businesses providing innovative and robust web security software or consultancy services could find this contract lucratively aligned with their offerings. Despite the direct procurement method applied here, similar future opportunities may streamline market entry for businesses with relevant expertise seeking to work with public authorities like NHS Business Services Authority.

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Notice Title

Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers and Licences

Notice Description

Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers and Licences, security solutions to protect web applications from sophisticated cyber threats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038671-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,708 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rob Welch
Contact Email
rob.welch@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
0191

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

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