Notice Information
Notice Title
Provision of Internet Connectivity, Firewall, and Web/Application Filtering Services
Notice Description
The Trust is seeking a provider for Internet Connectivity, Firewall, and Web/Application Filtering Services across its 21 academies. The contract includes the supply, installation, and ongoing management of secure and high-speed internet services, firewall protection, and content filtering solutions to ensure compliance with safeguarding and cybersecurity requirements.
Lot Information
Internet Connectivity, Firewall and Services
The Trust requires high-speed internet connectivity, firewall protection, and web/application filtering services for its 21 academies. The provider will be responsible for: Supplying and maintaining reliable, high-performance internet. Implementing cybersecurity measures, including firewall protection. Providing filtering to ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards. Installing and integrating with existing systems. Offering ongoing support and maintenance. The contract will focus on value, security, and compliance with educational needs.
Renewal: This contract is for the renewal of internet connectivity, firewall protection, and web/application filtering services for the Trust's 21 academies. The provider will continue to offer: Reliable, high-speed internet access. Ongoing cybersecurity protection through firewall services. Filtering to comply with safeguarding standards. Regular maintenance, updates, and technical support. The renewal aims to ensure consistent, secure services that meet the evolving needs of the Trust.
Filtering of Web and ApplicationWeb and application filtering restricts access to harmful or inappropriate content across the Trust's network. This includes: Content Filtering: Blocking non-compliant websites and applications. Customizable Settings: Tailored filtering for each academy. Real-time Monitoring: Live tracking to block unauthorized content. Reporting & Logging: Providing detailed logs of blocked content. The service ensures a safe online environment and complies with safeguarding requirements.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04e28d
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005562-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
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- CPV Codes
32412110 - Internet network
72212730 - Security software development services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 Feb 20259 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 24 Feb 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Contact Name
- Jag Mann
- Contact Email
- tenders@attrust.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SUTTON COLDFIELD
- Postcode
- B73 6AZ
- Post Town
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG31 Birmingham
- Delivery Location
- TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
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- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Sutton Trinity
- Westminster Constituency
- Sutton Coldfield
Further Information
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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