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Provision of Internet Connectivity, Firewall, and Web/Application Filtering Services

ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Dec 2025 at 08:54

TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2025 at 12:11

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Academy Transformation Trust aims to secure services for Internet Connectivity, Firewall, and Web/Application Filtering across 21 academies. This tender is classified under security software development services and involves a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contracting process commenced with the tender stage active in February 2025, offering a contract with a duration of 1080 days and options for renewal. The geographic focus spans regions including UKF and UKG, with the tender end date established on 24th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure internet services and cybersecurity solutions, particularly those capable of delivering high-performance internet connectivity, firewall protection, and content filtering services tailored for educational institutions. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity, internet network technology, and compliance with safeguarding requirements are ideally positioned to bid. The potential for a long-term partnership of up to 10 years, with break clauses, offers a stable growth trajectory for businesses adept at managing comprehensive internet services within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internet Connectivity, Firewall, and Web/Application Filtering Services

Notice Description

Contract was not awarded and has been replaced by notice 2025/S000-08097

Lot Information

Internet Connectivity, Firewall and Services

Contract not awarded and has been replaced by notice 2025/S000-08097.

Options: Contract not awarded and has been replaced by notice 2025/S000-08097.

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 Application

Contract not awarded and has been replaced by notice 2025/S000-08097.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e28d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082730-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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


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
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gaminder Mahil, Jag Mann
Contact Email
gaminder.mahil@attrust.org.uk, tenders@attrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON COLDFIELD
Postcode
B73 6AZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Sutton Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Sutton Coldfield

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