Award

Web filtering and VPN Software

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 11:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Web filtering and VPN Software" is overseen by Stroud District Council, located in Stroud, England. This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, with the CPV code 48000000. It was part of a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 4th July 2025 and will conclude on 3rd July 2028. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Softcat PLC being the awarded supplier. The total contract value stands at £27,510 GBP, with the process having been completed, and an award notice published on 7th August 2025.

This tender offers potential for growth to businesses operating in the software industry, particularly those with capabilities in providing web filtering and VPN solutions. It's well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to its selective procurement process, which could mean opportunities for those on similar framework agreements. While the opportunity has been awarded, gaining insight into such processes can aid similar businesses in preparing competitive bids for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Web filtering and VPN Software

Notice Description

Contract award notice only - call off from a framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6ab165a-d508-4bc8-8754-f8be62c8db0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb71783-1e5b-4bf4-b789-3e0099c00b80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,510 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,510 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STROUD
Postcode
GL5 4UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stroud
Electoral Ward
Cainscross
Westminster Constituency
Stroud

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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