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Firewall - Content and Filtering Protection

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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28 May 2025 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Firewall - Content and Filtering Protection" was conducted by Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. This procurement falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category and pertains to IT services, including consulting and software development. The procurement method was a selective process using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The competitive tender aimed to secure services for a three-year period starting from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027, with the tender period concluding on 29th July 2024. The procurement has been completed, with RM Education Ltd awarded the contract, and it pertains to the location with postal code NE4 9YH in England.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in firewall protection systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete, given the selective nature of the procurement process that values ethical and sustainable supply. Companies capable of delivering robust cybersecurity solutions across multiple education institutions would find this contract particularly beneficial, offering a substantial contract value of £90,648.25 that could enhance business visibility and credibility in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewall - Content and Filtering Protection

Notice Description

1. BACKGROUND 1.1 This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust to procure firewall protection for all schools within the Trust for a 3-year Contract period, via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. 1.2 Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Every child is known, equally valued and supported to achieve their potential in all our academies. Every community we serve benefits from the facilities and services we provide. 1.3 Our Vision - Together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. 1.4 Our Mission - A great education has the power to transform lives through: 1.4.1 Opportunity - to provide excellent education for our children and to be drivers for social justice in our schools. 1.4.2 Love - everyone feels parts of the wider Trust, not just their individual school 1.4.3 Collaboration - By harnessing the strengths we have collectively, we have so much more capacity to support and improve the education of all children within Bishop Bewick 1.4.4 Development - everyone is valued and cared for as if one family 1.4.5 Aspiration - we believe each individual is unique and has their own purpose in life 2. OBJECTIVE 2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8944030-ad91-4f30-bb6a-b36d70b6b3d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0a6115-5a43-463c-97f1-a31d97304074
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,648 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 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
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3NY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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