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Support and Maintenance for Palo Alto

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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10 Jul 2026 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has completed a public procurement process for the support and maintenance of Palo Alto's advanced security features, which include deep packet inspection, application control, and cybersecurity. This procurement, classified under the IT services category with the CPV code 72000000, is part of a limited procurement method due to the contract being awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The process was concluded on 10th July 2026, with the contract signed on 22nd June 2026. The services are to be executed in the United Kingdom, directed towards ensuring enhanced cybersecurity measures. The tender was part of the "services" procurement category, and its award stage has been reached, with the status now marked as complete.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for companies involved in IT services, specifically those focusing on cybersecurity solutions and maintenance. Businesses capable of delivering specialised IT consulting and support could find lucrative growth opportunities through such contracts, particularly those that are adept at integrating advanced security systems. Large enterprises with established reputations in IT solutions, like CDW LIMITED—who was the successful supplier in this case—are ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts. The absence of a competitive call and the limited procurement method indicate opportunities for businesses with existing connections or the capability to engage directly with the contracting authority, the London Borough of Camden, on future initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support and Maintenance for Palo Alto

Notice Description

Palo Alto integrates advanced security features such as deep packet inspection, application control and cybersecurity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Palo Alto integrates advanced security features such as deep packet inspection, application control and cybersecurity.

Procurement Information

Contract was awarded under PCR15

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c833
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065014-2026
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

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