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Provision of a Firewall License Renewal

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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26 Aug 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involved the provision of a firewall license renewal. This tender, under the industry category of license management software development services, focused on establishing a four-year agreement for Fortinet FortiGate firewall licenses to secure the digital infrastructure. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, this process was conducted under a limited procurement method, concluding with a contract award to SWITCHSHOP LIMITED. The award stage was completed as of 26th August 2025, with the contract signed on 24th July 2025, reflecting a strategic direct award via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those with expertise in license management and public sector compliance. It is well-suited for organisations experienced in engaging with formal frameworks and providing competitive rates aligned with public sector expectations. Large enterprises, demonstrated by SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, a sizeable entity, are positioned effectively to leverage such contracts, contributing to their business growth within the public sector and expanding their client base through strategic partnerships and service delivery assurances.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Firewall License Renewal

Notice Description

The 4-year provision of licenses for the Fortinet FortiGate firewalls to provide security for the Velindre University NHS Trust digital estate

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement Services received quotations through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework to confirm that pricing reflected competitive market rates in line with framework agreements. These rates have been established through prior market engagement and procurement exercises conducted by NHS SBS, offering assurance that the pricing structure remains aligned with wider public sector expectations and procurement best practices.

Procurement Information

Direct award via Direct award to Switchshop Limited via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051246-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,727 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Jessica Moeran
Contact Email
jessica.moeran2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

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