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title: "Fortinet Firewall Licencing & Support Renewal via the NHSSBS DWS Framework"
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# Fortinet Firewall Licencing & Support Renewal via the NHSSBS DWS Framework

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c78bdd64-b4e7-4617-900c-8c84ee30a1c9

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of Fortinet Firewall Licencing & Support via the NHS Shared Business Services DWS Framework. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 9, 2023, to January 8, 2024. The tender period ended on December 22, 2022. The contract's total value is £72,313.18 GBP, and SWITCHSHOP LIMITED was awarded the contract.

This tender opportunity, conducted by Durham County Council, is suited for businesses operating in the security software package industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The direct award method offers opportunities for growth, especially for businesses looking to provide security software solutions to public sector organisations. Interested businesses should consider the suitability criteria outlined in the tender notice to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

The renewal of the Council's Fortinet Licencing and Support is required for multiple firewalls. This is needed to ensure the Council's network remains online and secure. In order to maintain consistency with the current provider, a direct award via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework was conducted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bee109a-3d15-4e58-8af8-6aa91c3f01ae |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 8 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,313 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bee109a-3d15-4e58-8af8-6aa91c3f01ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bee109a-3d15-4e58-8af8-6aa91c3f01ae
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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