FOI 2025/1249

I am conducting a research project into how public sector organisations procure cyber security services and enterprise software platforms. As part of this, I would be grateful if you could provide the most recent contract information you hold for the following areas:

1. Standard Firewall (Network)

Firewall services that protect the organisation’s network from unauthorised access and other internet security threats.

2. Anti-virus Software Application

Programs designed to prevent, detect, and remove viruses, malware, trojans, adware, and related threats.

3. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

A volume licensing agreement that may include:

• Microsoft 365 (Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams)
• Windows Enterprise
• Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)
• Azure services (committed or pay-as-you-go)

4. Microsoft Power BI

Or any alternative business intelligence platform used for data connectivity, dashboards, and reporting.

For each of the above areas, I kindly request the following:

1. Who is the existing supplier for this contract?
2. What is the annual spend for each contract?
3. What is the description of the services provided?
4. Primary brand (where applicable)
5. What is the start date of the contract?
6. What is the expiry date of the contract?
7. What is the total duration of the contract?
8. Who is the responsible contract officer? Please include at least their job title, and where possible, name, contact number, and direct email address
9. How many licences or users are included (where applicable)?

Important Notes

I do not request any technical specifications such as device models, serial numbers, IP ranges, or site-level infrastructure details that may pose a security or operational risk.

If full disclosure of named personnel is not possible under Section 40 of the FOI Act, I would still appreciate disclosure of job titles and generic contact information, such as a team inbox or switchboard extension.

If any commercial sensitivities under Section 43 apply, I respectfully request a clear explanation of the specific harm expected from disclosing aggregated annual spend or supplier names, especially where the contract has already been awarded.

This request is made in line with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, which reinforces the importance of transparency and public access to contract information, particularly around supplier identity, contract value, and duration.

1. Standard Firewall (Network)

1a. Virgin Media O2

1b. £49,500 – multi-year expires Nov 2026

1c. Hardware support and licensing

1d. Cisco

1e. n/a

1f. November 2026

1g. 5 years

1h. Technical Architect nhsgm.digital@nhs.net

1i. n/a The license is per firewall instance, and we have two firewalls.

2. Anti-virus Software Application

2a. Sophos

2b. £103,268

2c.

2d. Sophos.

2e. 31/01/25

2f. 30/01/26

2g. 12 months

2h. Security Manager nhsgm.digital@nhs.net

2i. 13,000 workstation/laptop licenses and 1200 server license

3. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

3a. Phoenix Software

3b. £509985.48

3c. O365 Products. Windows remote desktop services

3d. Microsoft

3e. 01/4/23

3f. 31/3/26

3g. 3 years

3h. Software Asset Manager, nhsgm.digital@nhs.net

3i. 10893 Users

4. Microsoft Power BI

4a. Tableau Cloud via Interworks Europe

4b.  £360,000.40 (+VAT)

4c. Tableau Cloud is the new Tableau Online. Experience a fully hosted, cloud-based, enterprise-grade solution on the world’s #1 analytics platform.

4d. Tableau

4e. 31-July-2024

4f. 30-July-2027

4g. 3

4h. Deputy Director of Data & Analytics gm.icp@nhs.net

4i.  2500 viewer, 140 Creator