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NCC1355 Web Filtering Service

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NCC1355 Web Filtering Service" was conducted by Northumberland County Council, focusing on delivering a web content filtering solution tailored for Local Government use. This project falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with implementation planned for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase with a contract commencement date set for 1st October 2025, ending on 30th September 2028. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded on 8th August 2025 to European Electronique. The tender had a value of £39,330 and was aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those adept at providing web filtering services to public sector organisations. Companies with expertise in developing, implementing, and managing internet monitoring tools that enforce acceptable usage policies are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As procurement processes of this nature often favour SMEs, businesses operating at this scale can leverage these opportunities to establish a foothold or expand their presence in the public sector market, particularly within the local government IT infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

NCC1355 Web Filtering Service

Notice Description

The scope of this procurement is to deliver a web content filtering solution. The product must be suitable for use in a Local Government environment and must provide a range of tools to control, monitor and manage internet usage to assist in the enforcement of our acceptable usage policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d37e5f40-a6c3-41e1-9537-63f4896906d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b8e0e3-a0d3-4513-b197-707232ae8388
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
SME

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
£39,330 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,330 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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