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HDD-DCO-23-64 Forcepoint Licence Renewal

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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22 Apr 2024 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The award for the contract titled "HDD-DCO-23-64 Forcepoint Licence Renewal" was granted to Softcat Plc by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services. The procurement process was led by the buyer organisation located in Carmarthen, United Kingdom, and the contract, valued at £234,177.90 GBP, was signed on 27th March 2024. The tender falls under the main procurement category of goods and includes network system and operating system enhancement software packages.

This procurement process, which has reached the award stage, presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in IT products and services, particularly those offering network and software solutions. Businesses specialising in cyber security, software licensing, and cloud services may find this tender ideal for expanding their market presence. The use of a compliant framework agreement ensures a transparent and competitive procurement process, welcoming qualified suppliers to contribute to the advancement of digital services within the Health Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HDD-DCO-23-64 Forcepoint Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Hywel Dda Health Board ("HDUHB") has awarded a contract for the provision of Forcepoint Licences across the Health Board. This contract renewal provides software licences that assist with supplying policies to secure access to internet websites for each member of staff within the Health Board. The solution is pivotal for the Digital Services team particular with regards to Cyber Security as it facilitates the evolution of their armoury in attempting to combat external threats to digital systems. The licence limits the exposure staff within HDUHB have to unsecured websites, typically used to enable Cyber-attacks and expose Health Board systems which could have detrimental impacts of key clinical platforms and therefore patient care.The National Procurement Service (NPS) IT Products and Services (ii) framework agreement (NPS-ICT-0094-19) is compliant with UK/EU procurement legislation and provides a compliant route to source software, licencing and cloud services/products including open source or off the shelf, along with associated services, such as design, integration, asset management and training. This framework includes several potential providers who have achieved inclusion on the framework following a qualification process and procurement approached a supplier with links to the Welsh economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-140862
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140862
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32427000 - Network system

48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£234,177 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Josh Wood
Contact Email
josh.wood@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1633831530

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BB
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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