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Smoothwall Licencing and Support

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council sought to secure IT services under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract titled "Smoothwall Licencing and Support" aims to provide Smoothwall filtering to support service level agreements with schools. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Softcat Plc designated as the supplier. This contract, valued at £89,191 GBP, will commence on the 31st of March 2026 and continue until the 30th of March 2027. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically within the IT category encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services. Given its selective nature, eligible businesses capable of efficiently delivering software and Internet support solutions are well-positioned to compete. By tapping into educational institutions, such contracts aid in expanding clientele within the educational sector. The procurement framework simplifies the acquisition process, making it accessible for smaller entities keen on capitalising on stable, long-term contractual opportunities. Venture capital social enterprises may not be eligible, highlighting a preference for small to medium-sized enterprises.

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Notice Title

Smoothwall Licencing and Support

Notice Description

Smoothwall filtering contract to allow continuation of SLA delivery to schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62f83906-d088-4923-93bd-bd140d27dbb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732ab553-d9ab-495c-a38a-611b28404f68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,191 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,191 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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