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Smoothwall Licence Renewal 2026

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Council has completed a procurement process for the renewal of the Smoothwall Filter and Monitor - Band G services for the 2026-27 period. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the security software package industry. The contract, valued at £45,808.28, was awarded to Converge Technology Solutions, trading as Stone Technologies Ltd. The procurement method was selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery is set in the North East of the United Kingdom, with the contract running from 7th June 2026 to 6th June 2027. The procurement stage has progressed from tendering to awarding, with the award published on 9th July 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in software security solutions, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality filtering and monitoring services. Whilst the procurement was specific and selective, involving a call-off, it underscores the importance of being part of relevant framework agreements to secure similar opportunities. Large companies with the capacity to provide robust, tailored software packages would particularly benefit from contracts like this. The involvement of North Tyneside Council signals opportunities and potential partnerships in public sector IT services across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smoothwall Licence Renewal 2026

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council requires the renewal of Smoothwall Filter and Monitor - Band G services for 2026-27.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69d65b39-4a85-4247-abce-d8bc9301b944
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b09f7be-63f1-4c4c-9d09-dc107bfad3b0
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,808 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,808 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERGE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (TRADING AS STONE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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