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title: "Strategic Cloud Firewalls - Prisma Access for Networks"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Strategic Cloud Firewalls - Prisma Access for Networks

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e507b5ce-396c-47f1-b177-ce34492b8f17

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Strategic Cloud Firewalls - Prisma Access for Networks," initiated by the Department for Education, is at the award stage. This contract, valued at £1,098,475.10, falls under the IT services industry category and covers the implementation of strategic cloud firewalls. The contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2022 and will extend until 31st July 2025. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process closed on 7th July 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Companies that can deliver data network support services and possess expertise in cloud firewall implementations would be well-positioned to engage in similar contracts in the future. The open nature of such IT initiatives could also attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand into the educational sector, leveraging innovative solutions to improve connectivity and reduce operational complexities.

## Notice

Retention of intra-site connectivity (without MPLS), implementation of strategic cloud firewalls, a reduction in complexity and cost by eliminating MPLS and Express Route from DfE, and implementation of a model that will enable DfE to organise a corporate network connection extremely quickly from any site where use of an internet connection is available. Palo Alto Networks 'Prisma Access for Networks' products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38cf642d-235f-4992-b898-28b2a8261409 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,098,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,098,475 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38cf642d-235f-4992-b898-28b2a8261409

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38cf642d-235f-4992-b898-28b2a8261409
  27th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75b284da-4b79-4f8d-9b3c-1cba8d40e153
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