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title: "Palo Alto Support Co-term"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Palo Alto Support Co-term

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8587212b-bf32-4e01-88ec-7a733cb73065

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has successfully completed the tender process for the contract titled "Palo Alto Support Co-term", which involves the maintenance of data network equipment. This contract consolidates existing support and maintenance renewals into a single agreement valued at £821,525.27. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence from 17 April 2022 and will last until 31 August 2023, with the tender period closing on 16 February 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and network equipment maintenance sectors, particularly for those looking to expand their service offerings in government contracts. Companies capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and support services for data network equipment would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Participation in similar contracts can enhance a business's reputation and foster long-term relationships with prominent contracting authorities like the Department for Work and Pensions.

## Notice

This contract co-terms the existing Palo Alto support and maintenance renewals into one single contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7045ec-ba36-4e1d-b0cc-f2e827ac2e0a |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £821,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £821,525 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7045ec-ba36-4e1d-b0cc-f2e827ac2e0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7045ec-ba36-4e1d-b0cc-f2e827ac2e0a
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8b33a46-abf5-496a-b469-255279bdcceb
  CVID 200232 - Palo Alto Support and Maintenance Renewal - Redacted Contract

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