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South Tyneside Web Filtering

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "South Tyneside Web Filtering" service, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. This contract, valued at £75,562.36, operates under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 4th May 2026 until 4th May 2029, and the delivery location is specified as the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award stage of the procurement was reached with Alex Prudhoe as the main contact point. The award date was published on 6th May 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for large businesses specializing in IT services, as the tender was specified for services and not suited for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies engaged in software development and internet consulting could benefit from similar future opportunities by aligning with framework agreements used by governmental bodies. The awarded supplier in this instance, Softcat Plc, signifies the level of expertise and capacity expected, marking this as a potential pathway for large IT service providers to engage with public sector contracts and expand their footprint in governmental IT service provision.

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Notice Title

South Tyneside Web Filtering

Notice Description

Procure a smoothwall filtering service for the remainder of contract - duration 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6316098b-9eb5-4bd7-bd5f-6b58c3cfbcaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9576bdf-f54e-42d8-87ec-1c6d04df5952
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£75,562 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,562 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 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
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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