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title: "Azure Connectivity & Traffic Management service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29f51747-2d40-42ce-a7b1-b21bc81666bf"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Azure Connectivity & Traffic Management service

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29f51747-2d40-42ce-a7b1-b21bc81666bf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking a service provider for the "Azure Connectivity & Traffic Management service" within the software programming and consultancy services industry category. The tender, which is complete, was initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract was awarded on 20th September 2019, with a value of £640,000, and the contract period spans from 23rd September 2019 to 30th November 2022. The service delivery is expected across various locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in software solutions and traffic management services. Engaging with this contract can help businesses expand their portfolios and develop capabilities in cybersecurity and application management, leveraging existing frameworks and investments in cloud technology. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate experience with Azure infrastructure and security, particularly using Palo Alto Networks firewalls, may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for future contracts in this domain.

## Notice

Defra have a requirement to provide hygiene and security for traffic between applications and the internet within their Azure estate. This project looks to expand the existing use of Palo Alto Networks firewalls to achieve this requirement while leveraging existing investment. The Diagram below shows the overview of the various VNets within Azure and how the new Transit VNets will integrate within that environment. The overall design is based on a Microsoft blueprint for a hub and spoke architecture for Azure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a87bd9-358f-4d81-996b-3caa4b3b26f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £640,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SBL (SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2020 at 17:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a87bd9-358f-4d81-996b-3caa4b3b26f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a87bd9-358f-4d81-996b-3caa4b3b26f8
  11th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d57d836d-35bc-447e-ba4c-793ef5eb9282
  n/a

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