Tender

Tender for the Provision of Web Filtering Gateway Services

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Oct 2017 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Web Filtering Gateway Services," aimed at enhancing their web filtering capabilities in line with the 'Prevent' agenda. This initiative falls under the IT services sector (CPV Code: 72000000) and is located in the North West region of England. The tender was published on 18th October 2017 and is to remain active until the submission deadline on 16th November 2017. The estimated contract value ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018, lasting until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those focusing on web filtering solutions. Eligible businesses can propose both on-premises and cloud-based solutions to meet the evolving threat landscape in public sector web access. Given the Council's requirement for a robust filtering gateway that adheres to both current and future needs, this is an ideal chance for suppliers to demonstrate their expertise and innovation in digital security and service delivery.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Web Filtering Gateway Services

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council is looking for supplier(s) to provide either: an on-premises or cloud based Web Filtering Gateway Solution that meets with the 'Prevent' agenda and more closely manages the threat landscape that exists today and in the coming years. Organisational Structure The Council currently operates a multi-tiered approach to web filtering, offering filtering to schools, officers, members, libraries and a number of public WiFi locations. With the introduction of the 'Prevent' agenda, the Council is seeking to procure and implement either an on - premise, cloud or hybrid 'Web Filtering Gateway' that more closely manages the threat landscape that exists today and in the coming years, than it is within the current infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e3db6c8-e1a3-4366-abaa-1ad91276d1f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f99c143-db5d-4d08-815c-1052196b1cad
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pauline Lowe
Contact Email
pauline.lowe@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1511111111

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7EA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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