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05 Jun 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Northamptonshire Council involves the service industry category, specifically concerning software programming and consultancy services for the PALO ALTO - STRATA CLOUD MANAGER. The contracting process has reached the Award stage, with the contract signed on 4th June 2026, and the project set to commence on 1st July 2026. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, described as below-threshold limited competition, aligning with the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The delivery location for this contract is in the UKF24 region of the United Kingdom, with the contract spanning a duration from 2026 to 2031.

This contract represents a significant business growth opportunity for firms proficient in software development and network security solutions, particularly those experienced in cloud management and firewall subscription capacities. Large-scale enterprises, similar in nature to the contracted supplier BOXXE LIMITED, would find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to leverage their expertise and expand their client base within the public sector. Such opportunities may appeal to businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the government procurement domain in the UK.

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Notice Title

PALO ALTO Forum

Notice Description

PALO ALTO - STRATA CLOUD MANAGER - PRO (INCLUDES STRATA LOGGING SERVICE) FOR NGFW SUBSCRIPTION CAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT ENTIRE FIREWALL ESTATE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aeca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053369-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,001 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

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