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title: "Central Internet Access, Firewall Optimisation and Security Enhancements Support"
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# Central Internet Access, Firewall Optimisation and Security Enhancements Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d27e0d1-abe9-4e03-9773-c6e6631f7837

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located at Caxton House, London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Central Internet Access, Firewall Optimisation, and Security Enhancements Support. This project falls under the industry category of "Networks" with a total contract value of £4,000,000 GBP. The procurement utilised a selective method, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key contracting areas include the United Kingdom and various international regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The contract, awarded to Cybernetica Solutions Ltd, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The award was finalised and published on 23rd April 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the nature of the procurement method. Companies involved in network services, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management stand to benefit significantly. As the contract has been awarded under a selective framework agreement, businesses already within such frameworks are particularly well-positioned to engage with similar opportunities in the future. Cybernetica Solutions Ltd, an SME based in Tamworth, demonstrated its capability and expertise by securing this lucrative contract, illustrating the potential for growth by participating in such government procurement processes.

## Notice

Provision of Central Internet Access, Firewall Optimisation and Security Enhancements Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1777430-8e96-470d-bdbd-ba60f374bf4b |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | CYBERNETICA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 13:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1777430-8e96-470d-bdbd-ba60f374bf4b
- 23 Apr 2025 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1777430-8e96-470d-bdbd-ba60f374bf4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1777430-8e96-470d-bdbd-ba60f374bf4b
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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