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title: "Firewalling Solution 2025"
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# Firewalling Solution 2025

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff38cb40-e5c4-4182-b584-6808c6f2cee3

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## Summary

The Department for Education, based in Sanctuary Buildings, London, has concluded a procurement process for the "Firewalling Solution 2025" project. This contract involves the renewal of software for Palo Alto products and falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender covered a broad delivery area, including the UK and several overseas territories. The tender stage is complete, and the contract, valued at £2,291,676.47, was awarded to CDW LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, on 24th July 2025. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing software solutions, particularly those specialising in firewall technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find similar tenders particularly well-suited, given this contract's suitability criteria. Engaging with framework agreements can pave the way for substantial growth, offering a chance to partner with large institutions like the Department for Education. Companies looking to break into international markets may also find opportunities, as the delivery requirements span regions outside the UK. Such contracts allow businesses to expand their reach and build robust portfolios through high-profile public procurement projects.

## Notice

Renewal of software relating to all Palo Alto products currently implemented for DfE's firewalling solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6caca25-efa7-4007-a7fb-87d8413d0822 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,291,676 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,291,676 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6caca25-efa7-4007-a7fb-87d8413d0822

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6caca25-efa7-4007-a7fb-87d8413d0822
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e938c44-a54b-4cfc-9308-a5c06f1b86d5
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