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title: "Next Generation Firewall Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43ded24a-fc40-4c8a-a50c-b5558fe769e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST"
published: "2021-06-10"
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# Next Generation Firewall Managed Service

Buyer: BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43ded24a-fc40-4c8a-a50c-b5558fe769e0

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Blood Services South West pertains to the provision of a Next Generation Firewall Managed Service, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. This contract, valued at approximately £293,582.61, was procured through a selective method via a call-off from the COMITii (HTE) Framework. The contract period is set from June 29, 2021, to December 28, 2021, having been awarded on June 8, 2021. The project is located in England, specifically in Bristol, and the tender period ended on June 1, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT service solutions, particularly those with experience in managed cybersecurity services. Enterprises able to provide robust firewall management and support would be especially well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. As the procurement was awarded to Softcat PLC, it highlights the potential for growth in this competitive sector, making it an attractive area for both established firms and innovative startups looking to expand their service offerings in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.

## Notice

*** Awarded contract - against COMITii (HTE) Framework - Firewall managed service***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36a5fdd-8990-4896-9d5f-20a378f64701 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2021 - 28 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £293,582 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £293,582 |
| 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 | BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36a5fdd-8990-4896-9d5f-20a378f64701

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36a5fdd-8990-4896-9d5f-20a378f64701
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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