---
title: "Firewall Licensing and Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000702449"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000702449.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-04"
---

# Firewall Licensing and Support

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000702449

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Midlothian Council focuses on the renewal of licensing and support for "Firewall Licensing and Support". This contract falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure. Key details include the award date of 13th May 2022, with a total contract value of £119,528. The buying organisation, Midlothian Council, is located at Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1DN, UK. The procurement has now completed, and the sole supplier awarded the contract is Softcat, based in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those providing licensing solutions and firewall support. Businesses equipped to offer advanced cybersecurity solutions, software support, and those with experience working within government frameworks may find this contract particularly relevant. As the successful supplier has been confirmed, businesses should consider similar future opportunities within public sector procurement, which regularly seeks to engage qualified suppliers through established frameworks like NP5016/17.

## Notice

This procurement is to renew licencing and support on our firewalls

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award from Scottish Government Framework, NP5016/17 - Software value added re-seller framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455544 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,528 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212761 - Anti-virus software development services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455544

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455544
  Firewall Licensing and Support - This procurement is to renew licencing and support on our firewalls

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702449
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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