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P0212B - HDD-MIN-57914 Iboss Zero Trust Network Access Licences

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services has awarded a contract titled "P0212B - HDD-MIN-57914 Iboss Zero Trust Network Access Licences" under the industry category of goods. This procurement is aimed at the Hywel Dda Health Board in Carmarthen, with the primary goal of replacing their existing Forcepoint Cloud Secure Web Gateway Licences with Iboss Zero Trust Network Access Licences to enhance their Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution. The awarding of the contract took place on 11 February 2025, following a mini competition under the National Procurement Service (NPS) IT Products and Services (ii) framework agreement (NPS-ICT-0094-19), compliant with UK/EU procurement legislation. The contract, valued at £549,458.25, was signed with Softcat Plc on 27 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cybersecurity, data security software, and network access solutions to secure long-term partnerships with the health sector. Companies with expertise in Secure Web Gateway, Cloud App Security Broker, Zero Trust Network Access, Remote Browser Isolation, and Data Loss Prevention, as well as those offering compatibility with Android and Apple IOS devices, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The extensive scope and specific requirements of the contract indicate potential for considerable business growth for suppliers in the IT and cybersecurity sectors.

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Notice Title

P0212B - HDD-MIN-57914 Iboss Zero Trust Network Access Licences

Notice Description

Hywel Dda Health Board ("HDUHB") has awarded a contract for the replacement of their existing Forcepoint Cloud Secure Web Gateway Licences agreement through the purchase of Iboss Zero Trust Network Access Licences for a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution which includes the following key capabilities.* Secure Web Gateway (SWG),* Cloud App Security Broker (CASB),* Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA),* Remote Browser Isolation (RBI),* Data Loss Prevention (DLP),* Android and Apple IOS compatibility,* Dedicated public IP addresses.These SASE licences will replace HDUHBs current SWG licences which lack key features such as ZTNA, compatibility with Android and iOS mobile devices and dedicated public IP addressing. The contract is essential for the Health Boards cyber security team as the solution provides secure internet access to prevent phishing, malware and cyber-attacks against the Health Boards devices such as corporate desktops, laptops, mobile devices and internet connected medical devices.The National Procurement Service (NPS) IT Products and Services (ii) framework agreement (NPS-ICT-0094-19) is compliant with UK/EU procurement legislation. The framework included several potential providers who have achieved inclusion on the framework following a qualification process and procurement invited all suppliers on the framework to the mini competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148071
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148071
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

48218000 - License management software package

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£549,458 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Dec 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

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

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