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Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F - AWARD

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

The Luminate Education Group has recently concluded the procurement process titled "Tender for the provision of WatchGuard - Renewal & Support - Project F," classified under IT services, which includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, was open to qualified suppliers registered on the In-Tend Education Portal. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the contract award was published on 8th December 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 19th December 2025 and will last until 18th December 2027. This completed tender process highlighted key milestones such as the tender period end date on 25th November 2025, ensuring alignment with the schedule.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to expand their service offerings within the education sector. Companies experienced in licensing and support for firewall systems, specifically those with expertise in WatchGuard solutions, are particularly well-suited to engage in such contracts. The contract, valued at £80,505.60, was awarded to Epic Network Support Ltd, demonstrating potential growth for similar enterprises who can fulfil the complex IT needs of educational institutions like the Luminate Education Group.

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Notice Title

Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F - AWARD

Notice Description

Luminate Education Group (the Group) is seeking to purchase continuation of licensing - support for its WatchGuard Firewall estate, as detailed in Appendix C of the RFQ - WatchGuard Specification'. For further details, please refer to our RFQ. The procurement process will make use of the In-Tend procurement portal which is available to any registered company. Tenders are invited from any suitably qualified supplier who can meet the Group's needs and the contract will be awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. Tenders should register on the In-Tend (free of charge), accessing: In-tend Education Portal Tendering Site - Registration - Company Details ( https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Registration ). This is a below the Threshold Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-986c08f7-06cb-4265-be14-a26c30114ef9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c0f908-7ef1-4da5-bd3d-2178bc3d5063
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,505 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2027 1-2 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
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIC NETWORK SUPPORT

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