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title: "Provision of Palo Alto Requirement for Arden & GEM CSU"
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# Provision of Palo Alto Requirement for Arden & GEM CSU

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GEM CSU  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9f1b3a7-ecd6-4646-997d-54ed309cf4d7

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## Summary

The procurement process was undertaken by NHS Arden and GEM CSU for the provision of Palo Alto Requirement, encompassing services such as implementation, network support, and various subscriptions. This tender was part of the RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Lot-2 and has been marked as complete. The contract period runs from 18th November 2021 to 18th November 2024, with the tender originally closing on 4th November 2021, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, consisting of a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the security software development services industry, particularly those specialised in technology products and associated services. Businesses that excel in software development, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity and network support, would be well-positioned to explore similar future tenders or contracts through NHS Arden and GEM CSU, leveraging their capabilities in complex IT solutions and service delivery.

## Notice

Provision of Palo Alto Requirement, including implementation, networks support, power cord, post migration support, Threat Prevention subscription, virtual systems upgrade and WildFire 3 year subscription. This has been awarded under the RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Lot-2 - Hardware and Associated Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f215da61-4bd4-4a83-adc9-02198174b4a7 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2021 - 18 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,654 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GEM CSU |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f215da61-4bd4-4a83-adc9-02198174b4a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f215da61-4bd4-4a83-adc9-02198174b4a7
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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