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title: "Barracuda CloudGen Web Application Firewalls Licenses (con_26456)"
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# Barracuda CloudGen Web Application Firewalls Licenses (con_26456)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b04e4a7-1fed-4814-832e-b67b2bbff8a5

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Barracuda CloudGen Web Application Firewalls Licenses, in the industry category of Software package and information systems. The tender process is now complete, with the procurement stage being the award. This procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2025 and end on 30th September 2025. The total contract value is £15,547.76 GBP, and the procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and cloud services, particularly those offering advanced threat protection and bot protection solutions. The project supports business growth by providing a platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their expertise and secure vital government contracts. Bytes Software Services LTD, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighted by their capability in delivering high-quality software subscriptions and premium support services. Companies with a strong presence in software provisioning, especially those equipped to deliver web application firewalls and premium support, would find this tender particularly suitable for competitive participation and expansion in the public sector market.

## Notice

Virtual license subscription for 2x Barracuda CloudGen Web Application Firewall Azure Level 15 including: - Advanced Threat - Bot Protection License - Premium Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32df04b-a37a-495c-819e-6270c77d68ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,547 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,547 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 18:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32df04b-a37a-495c-819e-6270c77d68ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32df04b-a37a-495c-819e-6270c77d68ef
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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