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19 Jun 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "NUNCON - Firewall and Azure Managed Service proposal," focusing on providing support for the Council's Azure environment and firewalls. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period set to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 1st September 2029. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Insight Direct (UK) Limited named as the supplier on 18th May 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which aligns with the procurement’s suitability criteria.

This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet support sectors. SMEs, in particular, would find this contract attractive given the procurement’s explicit focus on such enterprises. Engaging in this contract with Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council could enhance a supplier’s portfolio, providing vital exposure and experience in managing complex IT environments, such as Azure and firewall systems. SMEs with proficiency in these areas stand to benefit immensely, consolidating their reputation while delivering critical services to a public sector entity in a prime UK location.

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Notice Title

NUNCON - Firewall and Azure Managed Service proposal.

Notice Description

Provision support of NBBC's Azure environment and firewalls.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-758115a1-0529-4b22-b2d5-ccc07e74443d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03699227-d60b-4da4-aff4-e0d51b2ffff6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award.
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£202,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 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
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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