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title: "Firewall Licence and Support"
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# Firewall Licence and Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ada668b7-0e53-4a72-ae8b-0b87eba2f66d

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently awarded a contract titled "Firewall Licence and Support" for software package and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has a total value of £2,325,913 and a contract period starting from 10th October 2022 and ending on 9th October 2025. The tender period ended on 2nd September 2022. The contracting authority is located in Manchester, England, and the contract is categorised under main procurement category services.

This procurement process by the Department for Work and Pensions presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Companies that provide firewall software and support services may find this tender particularly suitable for their operations. The contract, awarded to Computacenter (UK) Ltd, indicates a focus on large-scale suppliers. Businesses interested in providing services to governmental organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas territories should consider exploring similar selective procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

This contract provides DWP with the software and support for the existing firewalls.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd242c0-8dc6-4349-b41b-4feaa050fbc1 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2022 - 9 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,325,913 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,325,913 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2022 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd242c0-8dc6-4349-b41b-4feaa050fbc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd242c0-8dc6-4349-b41b-4feaa050fbc1
  27th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7e4dbee-281c-4934-b600-589fdd8aedc6
  n/a

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