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CA18328 - Askham Bryan College - Smoothwall Appliance and Software Licensing Solution

Askham Bryan College

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11 Aug 2026 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Askham Bryan College procured a Smoothwall appliance, software licences and associated remote support services for its IT environment. The solution provides web filtering, digital safeguarding and cyber-security capabilities, including ongoing usage rights. This is primarily a technology goods requirement, covering networking, internet and intranet software (CPV 48200000), with the supporting remote services forming part of the package. Delivery is centred on Askham Bryan College in York and the solution is intended for use across the College’s IT environment. The requirement would suit technology suppliers able to provide Smoothwall products, licensing and implementation or remote support as an integrated service.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Softcat PLC by direct award through the Crown Commercial Service RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework, Lot 3 Software. The tender submission deadline was 26 July 2026. The award date was 11 August 2026, at a value of £44,020.20 including the stated GBP currency. The contract runs from 27 July 2026 to 26 July 2029, giving a three-year term. The recorded procurement category is goods, and the opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Softcat PLC is the active awarded supplier.

This award demonstrates demand from a further-education college for a combined web-filtering, safeguarding and cyber-security solution rather than standalone software supply. Suppliers competing for similar work with Askham Bryan College would need credible capability in Smoothwall appliances and licensing, software entitlement management, secure deployment and remote technical support. Experience of protecting education users and networks, maintaining effective internet filtering, and supporting safeguarding requirements would strengthen a future proposition. The route used also shows that suppliers seeking this buyer’s technology work may need access to the relevant Crown Commercial Service framework and its software lot. Small and medium-sized technology businesses are expressly identified as suitable for this type of requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18328 - Askham Bryan College - Smoothwall Appliance and Software Licensing Solution

Notice Description

Askham Bryan College seeks the supply of a Smoothwall appliance, software licences, and associated remote support services to deliver web filtering, safeguarding, and cyber security capabilities across the College's IT environment. The scope includes the provision of a Smoothwall appliance, software licences, associated remote delivery services, and ongoing usage rights for a three-year contract term. The solution will support the College's digital safeguarding, internet filtering, and online security requirements. The procurement is being undertaken through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Framework, Lot 3 Software. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18328. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18328 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a72a023f-cb01-45cb-b649-98218621273b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6170edc8-427f-483b-82ce-27572cd059b5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,020 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 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
Askham Bryan College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 3FR
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Rural West York
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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