Award

BWCET Filtering Solution

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Nov 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BWCET Filtering Solution" has been managed by Durham County Council, occurring under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender aimed to extend the existing broadband, telephony, and filtering services contract in England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £46,800. The award stage concluded successfully on 31st October 2025, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers capable of delivering high-quality consulting, software development, and support services. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are especially well-suited to participate, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in such tenders can open doors for sustained business relationships and opportunities to secure long-term contracts within public service domains.

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Notice Title

BWCET Filtering Solution

Notice Description

The BWCET Broadband, Telephony and filtering tender and the resulting contract is 3+1+1 and continues on from the previous contract that we have provided / held for the last 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65cecf8b-70c4-4abc-a86c-0cab269a31d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b9b027-a1ac-4969-a85f-8bef033b56b0
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
£46,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Ethan Bowman
Contact Email
ethan.bowman@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000

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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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