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title: "Firewalls Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3eccb61a-ffe5-4917-9e3d-25d09a721a47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2024-01-19"
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# Firewalls Managed Service

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3eccb61a-ffe5-4917-9e3d-25d09a721a47

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant has awarded a contract for "Firewalls Managed Service" in the services category. The procurement process was completed under a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £1,408,568.67 GBP with a contract period starting on December 28, 2023, and ending on December 28, 2025. The tender period ended on December 27, 2023, making this a recently concluded procurement by NHS Blood and Transplant located in Bristol, UK.

This awarded contract for "Firewalls Managed Service" presents business growth opportunities, especially for companies providing data network management and support services. Businesses offering software, maintenance subscriptions, and firewalls are well-suited to compete in this tender process. The contract value of over £1.4 million GBP makes it an attractive opportunity for suitable suppliers to engage with NHS Blood and Transplant and potentially expand their service offerings in the managed services sector.

## Notice

Awarded Contract. Software / Maintenance Subscriptions, Firewalls. Managed Service Wrap. 24 months, optional 12 month extension. Latest end date, including extension is 28/12/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e7823f-30ea-427a-bbe0-efa691757628 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Dec 2023 - 28 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,270,568 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,408,568 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 17:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e7823f-30ea-427a-bbe0-efa691757628
- 19 Jan 2024 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed4cec5-13f2-47f0-9d27-fe1ce9d35369

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e7823f-30ea-427a-bbe0-efa691757628
  19th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed4cec5-13f2-47f0-9d27-fe1ce9d35369
  19th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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