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title: "Firewall Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0a3b38a-3b57-40fe-849f-c876f7b7b24f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2022-06-22"
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# Firewall Managed Service

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0a3b38a-3b57-40fe-849f-c876f7b7b24f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS Blood and Transplant organisation, which has awarded a contract for a "Firewall Managed Service" under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This process is marked as complete with a contract value of £1,063,838, awarded to Softcat PLC. The initial tender period concluded on 9 November 2021, while the contract runs from 29 December 2021 to 28 December 2023. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and it took place in Bristol, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that offer managed services or cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are considered suitable for this type of procurement. Engaging in similar tenders can enable businesses to expand their portfolio and enhance their client base within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

***THIS CONTRACT HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED C57482 - Firewall Managed Service VIA A FRAMEWORK***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd934de-1609-4103-a7e3-1842b7734122 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Dec 2021 - 28 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,063,838 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,063,838 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2022 at 08:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd934de-1609-4103-a7e3-1842b7734122
- 13 Jan 2022 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd934de-1609-4103-a7e3-1842b7734122

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd934de-1609-4103-a7e3-1842b7734122
  22nd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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