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title: "NHS UK Akamai Kona Site Defender Renewal"
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# NHS UK Akamai Kona Site Defender Renewal

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-484bcc6e-6f4b-4c5c-86b5-fa55148ea6fb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NHS UK Akamai Kona Site Defender Renewal, facilitated by NHS England, falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The buying organisation, NHS England, is located in Leeds (LS1 4AP). This contract spans across several regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the awarded contract announced on 26th July 2024 and published on 2nd August 2024. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2024 and will conclude on 31st May 2026, with a total value of £2,000,000 GBP. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those capable of providing robust security solutions similar to the Akamai Kona Site Defender. Given that the procurement method was selective from a framework agreement, those businesses already part of such frameworks or looking to join them could find significant growth potential. While the primary supplier, Softcat PLC, is a large-scale entity, SMEs meeting the specific requirements of the tender might also find suitable opportunities for collaboration or sub-contracting to expand their market presence and industry experience.

## Notice

Replacement call-off contract for Akamai Kona Site Defender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ca40a2-c0c8-4c5d-b986-5badc1bba1ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £999,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ca40a2-c0c8-4c5d-b986-5badc1bba1ea
- 26 Jul 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64336760-28b4-42b9-b86f-42fa4a618a18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ca40a2-c0c8-4c5d-b986-5badc1bba1ea
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64336760-28b4-42b9-b86f-42fa4a618a18
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7543295d-c645-49b5-a11a-3287bbb0dd0e
  (REDACTED) (C298517) Call-Off Schedule 5 - Pricing Details v1.0 RM6098 - C287178 - 2607_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc41f4d4-fda2-4ad8-85a6-2c4ac7da1dc1
  (REDACTED) (C298517) Joint Schedule 3 - Insurance Requirements v.1_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49b84db1-7b34-493a-b3f5-8b39a93a309f
  (REDACTED) (C298517) Joint Schedule 11 (Processing Data) v1.0-C287178 Akamai_Redacted

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