---
title: "BTA2211 PaloAlto Prisma VPN Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# BTA2211 PaloAlto Prisma VPN Service

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4.json)

## Summary

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, recently awarded a contract for the "BTA2211 PaloAlto Prisma VPN Service" on 26th March 2026. The tender, classified under computer-related professional services and valued at £102,256.92, was completed through a selective procurement process by calling off from a framework agreement. This contract aims to enhance VisitBritain's IT security against ransomware attacks, leveraging their existing firewall investment. The service covers several regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, with the contract period running from 24th March 2026 to 5th March 2027.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses possessing expertise in providing computer-related professional services, particularly in IT security solutions. Large enterprises proficient in VPN services and cybersecurity, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, will find this contract suitable given the procurement suitability criteria. As the contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, it highlights a potential alliance or sub-contracting opportunity for those within the IT security domain looking to establish partnerships with established suppliers. Businesses interested in expanding their reach across UK territories and global regions would benefit from engaging with such contracts.

## Notice

Will provide the solution while leveraging our current investment in our firewall estate, without such a solution our global IT operations are at risk of ransomware attack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212ca4a4-4759-42a2-81c1-4e4be7301fb9 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,256 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,256 |
| 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 | BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212ca4a4-4759-42a2-81c1-4e4be7301fb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212ca4a4-4759-42a2-81c1-4e4be7301fb9
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9039eeea-5db0-4c1f-8857-c004fc52f9c4.json.