Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers and Licences

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 07:42

Award

14 Jul 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "Web Application Firewalls and Load Balancers and Licences". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting IT services and software packages. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised as 'below threshold - without competition'. The process reached the award and contract stage as of late June 2026, following the initial award in July 2025. The contract began on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in IT consulting, software development, and cybersecurity solutions. The successful supplier, Fullproxy Limited, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract, as they have expertise in safeguarding web applications from sophisticated cyber threats—a growing need for many organisations. For businesses wishing to expand their reach and reputation in the cybersecurity domain, participating in similar procurement processes could enhance their business portfolio and open further competitive avenues in public sector contracts.

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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/059187-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£44,708 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 202511 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
Active

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

Notice Documents

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