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Schools Central Web Filtering Solution

STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED

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01 Jun 2021 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Stockport Council, which sought a "Schools Central Web Filtering Solution" to enhance its digital services. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on internet browsing software, and was awarded using a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st April 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2021 and lasting until 30th April 2024. The total contract value is £87,457.89, and the delivery of the solution will cater to schools in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet software solutions, particularly those that can offer tailored filtering services for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity, as the procurement process is designed to invite competition among various providers. Companies with experience in educational technologies and partnerships forming part of similar frameworks would be well-suited to pursue this contract to grow their business in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Schools Central Web Filtering Solution

Notice Description

Stockport Council required a Schools Central Web filtering solution. The Council completed a soft market test and deemed Smoothwall the most appropriate supplier for this. This procurement was directly awarded using the HTE framework. There were three companies on the Framework that Smoothwall partnered with, quotes were obtained from each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40460848-d763-4049-96f4-25e561eddc79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be345b8c-9b90-48fb-9c88-b16ef932aba6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48221000 - Internet browsing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,457 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,457 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 3-4 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
STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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