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Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers and Licences

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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14 Jul 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed the procurement of "Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers and Licences" by awarding a contract on 14th July 2025. This procurement process involved the direct method, suited for below-threshold contracts without competition. Classified within the services industry category, it aims to provide security solutions for web applications to safeguard against advanced cyber threats. The contract awarded to Fullproxy Limited will span from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, involving a gross value of £53,649.17.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and internet support. With the procurement method allowing engagement without competition, it presents an accessible opportunity, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Fullproxy Limited. Companies well-versed in sophisticated cybersecurity solutions will find themselves well-placed to compete in similar future tenders, ensuring the continued protection and integrity of web applications for public authorities.

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Notice Title

Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers and Licences

Notice Description

Advanced Web Application Firewall and licences, security solutions to protect web applications from sophisticated cyber threats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039586-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
14 Jul 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20259 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
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULLPROXY

Further Information

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