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title: "Firewalls"
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# Firewalls

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7a670b9-ffb8-4bf8-8ed5-9d408f3496a3

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Firewalls, awarding the contract to Specialist Computer Centres Plc. The procurement falls under the category of License management software package (CPV code: 48218000) and covers regions in the South East and South West of the United Kingdom. This tender was achieved via a further competition through the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Technology Products and Associated Services 2: RM6098 Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services, using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £74,258.62, began on 16th December 2024 and will end on 17th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing technological hardware and software services to the public sector. Companies specialising in firewall solutions, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs, can benefit from emerging opportunities through frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services Framework. This procurement process highlights the demand for specialised IT solutions in the healthcare sector, presenting a robust growth chance for similar services providers aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the provision of Firewalls to Specialist Computer Centres Plc. This requirement has been procured via a further competition through the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Technology Products and Associated Services 2: RM6098 Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5388cff6-deeb-42c8-b179-76947ace5c67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,258 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,258 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5388cff6-deeb-42c8-b179-76947ace5c67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5388cff6-deeb-42c8-b179-76947ace5c67
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f7b3903-79de-4a00-9304-f618a569f861
  Redacted contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

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