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title: "Palo Alto"
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buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Palo Alto

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb5ddfd3-67db-46f4-b708-344209aa6eca

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the procurement of various IT hardware and support services, specifically the Palo Alto Networks PA-220 and associated subscriptions. This contract, worth £29,000, was awarded on 22 March 2021 under a selective procurement method, following a further competition via the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Framework. The delivery is set to take place in the East Midlands, with the contract period running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024. The initial tender period closed on 5 March 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technology and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in computer equipment and support services. Companies that can provide hardware as well as ongoing subscription and maintenance services would be well positioned to engage with future procurement opportunities arising from similar frameworks. This initiative could lead to growth for businesses looking to expand their public sector clientele, especially in the realm of cybersecurity and IT support.

## Notice

Purchase of Palo Alto Networks PA-220, Power cord Threat prevention subscription 3-year WildFire subscription 3-year prepaid Exclusive Networks Support: This contract has been awarded via a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services Lot-2 - Hardware and Associated Services Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f63166f-b2eb-4551-b4c7-7aaa35e678a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f63166f-b2eb-4551-b4c7-7aaa35e678a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f63166f-b2eb-4551-b4c7-7aaa35e678a2
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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