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title: "The provision of firewall support, maintenance and licences"
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# The provision of firewall support, maintenance and licences

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c522da9-5a2d-420d-8bf3-3d8823d610a8

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of firewall support, maintenance, and licences. This service is critical for the Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, and the Commissioner's Office. The contract, classified under the CPV code 48000000 for software package and information systems, was awarded to Boxxe following a selective process through Lot 4 of the ICT Framework. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with the contract being active from 22nd June 2026 to 31st August 2026. The project is located in Wellingborough, NN8 6GS, England, with a total contract value of GBP 341,671.44.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity solutions and software support services to demonstrate their capabilities to large-scale law enforcement and public service entities. Although this particular contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large organisations with the ability to provide comprehensive IT support and licence management are well-positioned to deliver such specialised services. Engaging in contracts with public sector agencies could allow businesses to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their proficiency in managing security systems for essential services.

## Notice

The provision of firewall support, maintenance and licences for Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. This contract has been awarded via Lot 4 of the ICT Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0013fad9-8a1a-4367-96e8-fc2a9a2204e1 |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £341,671 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0013fad9-8a1a-4367-96e8-fc2a9a2204e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0013fad9-8a1a-4367-96e8-fc2a9a2204e1
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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