Award

con_27636 - Web Application Firewall

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

20 May 2025 at 14:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a Web Application Firewall, covering software and support across its entire estate. The tender, categorised under the Security Software Package (CPV 48730000), was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract valued at £507,746.04. The contract, commencing on 20th May 2025 and concluding on 26th April 2028, spans various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. This procurement is especially suitable for SMEs, although it has been awarded to Bytes Software Services LTD, a large supplier based in Leatherhead.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security software solutions, enabling them to engage with government contracts and expand their market presence. Companies capable of providing robust web application firewall technologies, along with comprehensive support services, would find such opportunities beneficial for growth. Organisations possessing certification in information security and a strong portfolio in software support for educational institutions could position themselves as potential service providers in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_27636 - Web Application Firewall

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Web Application Firewall software and support for the whole DfE estate, until April 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c61ef42c-31f9-4543-bd50-2f02ffcd8074
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b93531f-eb1b-4b63-9dfb-d7a4d4d947d1
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

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£507,746 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£507,746 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 26 Apr 2028 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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