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SWAST-5102-DDaT Firewall security

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, located in Exeter, UK, engaging in a security-related acquisition titled "SWAST-5102-DDaT Firewall security." This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and is geographically situated in the South West region of the UK. The procurement stage has reached contract completion, with the contract being awarded on 26th February 2026 and effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement was conducted using a limited competitive method due to its below-threshold status.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for businesses, especially those operating in IT and cybersecurity. Companies specialising in software solutions, particularly in enhancing digital security infrastructure, stand to gain from similar future prospects. SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Hitchin, succeeded in securing the contract owing to its expertise and capacity. Other SMEs in the technology sector could emulate this success by demonstrating competence in delivering cost-effective and robust security solutions, thus positioning themselves as potential suppliers for similar government tenders.

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Notice Title

SWAST-5102-DDaT Firewall security

Notice Description

SWAST-5102-DDaT Firewall security for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031445-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,007 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

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