---
title: "Firewall Network Service Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0521a1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Firewall Network Service Support

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0521a1

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for "Firewall Network Service Support." This process falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on security software packages, and was supported by the YPO Framework for Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions. The procurement method was below threshold, with details not specified. The award date was 23rd May 2025, with the contracting stage currently complete. This contract is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Cumbria, and the service period runs from 10th June 2025 to 9th June 2026. The tender process initiated on 22nd May 2025, and the contracting authority is classified as a public authority serving at a sub-central government level.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in network security and telecommunications. Businesses that offer robust firewall support services and have a track record in providing security software solutions might find similar tender opportunities fruitful for growth. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like The Networking People (TNP) Limited, which has secured this contract, would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of this nature due to their proven ability to meet specific cybersecurity needs within public sector frameworks.

## Notice

Firewall network service support awarded via the YPO Framework -Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions-1229 Ref.001229

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026028-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,699 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026028-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026028-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tnp.net.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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