# Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition to Provide Network Services

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Norfolk County Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Norfolk County Council](/buyers/norfolk-county-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Abzorb Group Ltd](/suppliers/abzorb-group/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £1,300,000
- Award date: 23 September 2022
- Published: 20 October 2022
- Contract start: 17 October 2022
- Contract end: 16 October 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b090ce52-6319-49ca-b41e-467d1d06e981-582324
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c883d7b8-4691-4b9c-bb39-6eb47b5f20b3

## Description

Norfolk County Council has procured new network services and amended the traditional approach to embrace a new SASE \(Secure Access Service Edge\) / zero trust architecture model that includes the removal of MPLS network services and replaces these with a direct internet-based solution\. This also includes the adoption of a distributed cloud and client-based security approach\. Please note that the contract has an extension provisions for a possible further 3 years\. The value contained in this notice is an estimate as the Council has reserved the right to purchase additional equipment, licenses and resources during the term\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b090ce52-6319-49ca-b41e-467d1d06e981-582324)