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SIA 916 - Internet Content Filtering Service

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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14 Jul 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA), headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process titled "SIA 916 - Internet Content Filtering Service". Categorised under Networking, Internet and intranet software development services (CPV 72212200), this tender sought providers for an internet access filtering security solution and malware protection service. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £38,289.60, runs from 24th June 2025 to 23rd June 2027 and will be delivered in the United Kingdom. The award was made to Softcat plc and was officially announced on 14th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the cybersecurity and IT services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in software development for internet security and filtering solutions. It is well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage with public sector clients through established frameworks. The contract not only provides a revenue stream over the contract period but also the chance to establish or strengthen relationships with a major public body like the SIA. Companies with existing competencies in developing software solutions for IT security stand to benefit greatly from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

SIA 916 - Internet Content Filtering Service

Notice Description

The SIA are currently inviting established providers to provide an internet access filtering security solution and malware protection service for the SIA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08659284-f514-43bf-a103-99f5abcb1560
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a07d6b1-10f2-4e7e-a094-96c1962bcda0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,289 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,289 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 1UG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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