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title: "FORTINET -Firewall Network Service Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2611e749-5896-4629-96b4-44f849d8f80c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2024-08-02"
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# FORTINET -Firewall Network Service Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2611e749-5896-4629-96b4-44f849d8f80c

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has directly awarded a contract for "FORTINET - Firewall Network Service Support" to The Networking People (TNP) via a Framework Agreement. The procurement relates to the industry category of Security software package and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is at the award stage, with the procurement period starting on June 7, 2024, and ending on June 9, 2025. The total contract value is £45,725.75. The process followed the direct award method, and the primary contact for procurement is Maxine Moran from the University of Cumbria.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security software, particularly those with experience in FortiGate Firewall systems. Companies that can offer technical support and collaboration in network security upgrades would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. While the contract has already been awarded, understanding the procurement method and requirements can help similar businesses prepare for future opportunities within the public sector, particularly when direct awards are issued via framework agreements.

## Notice

This contract has been direct awarded via a Framework Agreement. TNP, provide key support and collaboration across many technical areas requiring particular industry experience and have been critical in providing additional expertise for our FortiGate Firewall estate wide upgrades

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c4c03e-6d9c-427c-94e7-122cacf21fcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award via Framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,725 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,725 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c4c03e-6d9c-427c-94e7-122cacf21fcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c4c03e-6d9c-427c-94e7-122cacf21fcd
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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