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title: "Provision of Always on VPN reconfiguration and ongoing support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-12-01"
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# Provision of Always on VPN reconfiguration and ongoing support

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-684ee428-feee-4909-8cd0-4ce0a3a0d538

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the Provision of Always on VPN reconfiguration and ongoing support. The contract falls under the services category with a value of £24,823.75. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st November 2023, and the contract period starts on 10th November 2023 and ends on 9th November 2026. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in the North East of England presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in security software services. SMEs capable of providing always on VPN solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract award to POWEROASIS LIMITED signifies a successful business partnership that can drive growth and innovation in the cybersecurity sector.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement to deliver an always on VPN (AOVPN) for security. The current VPN needs reconfiguring to meet current IT security standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a1476fb-040d-4e2f-a06e-1b2887d3fe70 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2023 - 9 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,823 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,823 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2023 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a1476fb-040d-4e2f-a06e-1b2887d3fe70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a1476fb-040d-4e2f-a06e-1b2887d3fe70
  1st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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