FOI release

Contracts for Firewall, Anti-virus, Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, and Power BI

Case reference FOI2025/01064

Received 4 June 2025

Published 23 June 2025

Request

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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.

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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)?

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Response

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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)?

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Answer: Please see the attached FOI2025 01064 Response Spreadsheet.

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