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title: "Proxy Server"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd6d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2024-11-20"
---

# Proxy Server

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd6d

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for a Proxy Server solution under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework (Reference Number: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411). The contract was awarded on 20th November 2024 to Trustco plc for £250,000. The procurement method was a restricted procedure, and the initiative was classified under CPV code 72222300 for Information Technology Services. The main purpose of the proxy server is to enhance security, manage employees' internet usage, balance internet traffic, and save bandwidth by caching files or compressing incoming traffic. This initiative is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom (UKL22 region) and pertains to the services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in IT security solutions, especially those capable of providing advanced and scalable proxy server systems. It offers business growth potential by allowing companies to showcase their capability in cybersecurity, network management, and IT infrastructure support. Although the contract was awarded to a large entity, Trustco plc, businesses equipped with innovative technologies and competitive service offerings, particularly those focusing on cybersecurity measures, could find similar opportunities in future tenders from the NHS or other public bodies.

## Notice

Cardiff and Vale Health Board (CAVUHB) are looking for a proxy server solution. A proxy server is a system that provides a gateway between the CAVUHB and the internet and controls all internet traffic.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this gateway is to: a) Improve security b) Secure employees' internet activity c) Balance internet traffic to prevent crashes d) Control the websites employees and staff access in the office e) Save bandwidth by caching files or compressing incoming traffic The proxy server is an essential layer of security which protects the Health Board against common cyber security threats such as malware as it prevents Health Board staff from accessing banned/malicious sites. Without a proxy server, network traffic is open to significant Cyber Security risks.

Options: The Health Board may wish to purchase additional professional days as and when required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037574-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037574-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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