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title: "CA17638 - Heart of Worcestershire College, renewal of Palo Alto Network support/subscription"
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# CA17638 - Heart of Worcestershire College, renewal of Palo Alto Network support/subscription

Buyer: HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-272605b1-6e11-445f-a8f6-c4bbaecc7a0d

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## Summary

The Heart of Worcestershire College has completed a public procurement process for the renewal of their Palo Alto Network support and subscription, as part of a security software package. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of "goods," was conducted through an open procedure under the NHS Shared Business Services IT Link 2 Framework. The awarded contract, now in the award stage, will be active from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2029. The buying organisation is located in Redditch, England, and the procurement was part of an open tendering method, ensuring a competitive process. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th April 2026, with the awarding process completed by 8th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security software to establish or strengthen relationships with educational institutions. Given the procurement's focus on both SMEs and large enterprises, small to medium-sized enterprises that specialize in IT services are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The location requirements, detailed as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, highlight a broad geographical scope, allowing diverse companies to enter the market. With KHIPU Networks Ltd. awarded the contract, other businesses in this niche sector can learn from their successful bid and prepare for future opportunities with similar organisations.

## Notice

HOWC are looking to renew their Palo Alto Networks - support/subscription renewal - active from the 20/07/2026. Please see the attached brief and pricing schedule. This procurement is being run via the NHS Shared Business Services IT Link 2 Framework. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17638. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17638 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97dfb467-6aae-4ea3-a2de-948fe3d99cca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | REDDITCH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B98 8DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Redditch |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Redditch |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 01:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97dfb467-6aae-4ea3-a2de-948fe3d99cca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97dfb467-6aae-4ea3-a2de-948fe3d99cca
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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