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title: "Firewall Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9218de9f-02f3-49a9-85ac-d81dbfdcc089"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Firewall Managed Service

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9218de9f-02f3-49a9-85ac-d81dbfdcc089

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant authority in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process for a "Firewall Managed Service" under the industry category of software support services. The tender, identified by its CPV code 72261000, was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached its awarding stage, with a contract awarded to Softcat Plc. The contract, valued at approximately £2,081,473.49 GBP, spans from 29 December 2023 to 28 December 2026. This tender process concluded its tender period on 1 August 2023. The procurement contract is not specifically tailored for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This award presents a significant opportunity for firms involved in software support services to engage in a substantial managed service project, offering potential growth in the sector. Large enterprises with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive IT infrastructure services stand to benefit the most from this contract. Businesses like large IT service providers or those with experience in cybersecurity or network management could consider competing for similar contracts in the public healthcare sector, leveraging framework agreements to secure partnerships with government organisations like the NHS.

## Notice

Firewall Managed Service Additional information: Administrative error on original CF Award Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5896b68d-d079-4e4f-af31-c1b8e2aaf6de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Dec 2023 - 28 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,497,768 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,081,473 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| 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

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5896b68d-d079-4e4f-af31-c1b8e2aaf6de
- 21 Nov 2025 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e080295b-3572-4c67-9124-a1ba9b6d7ccb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5896b68d-d079-4e4f-af31-c1b8e2aaf6de
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e080295b-3572-4c67-9124-a1ba9b6d7ccb
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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