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SIA 916 - Internet Content Filtering Service

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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09 Sep 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has successfully completed a procurement process titled "SIA 916 - Internet Content Filtering Service" aimed at enlisting a provider to supply an internet content filtering service to their server estate. This service is set to cater to a community of around 400 users within the SIA. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, and encompasses regions across the UK. The process was executed via an enabled framework through secondary competition without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was finalised to Softcat plc on 24th June 2025, for a contract valued at £30,631.68.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT service providers specialising in secure internet access solutions. Companies with expertise in delivering Software as a Service (SaaS) models, particularly those who can ensure service delivery, collaboration, and sustainability standards, would find themselves well-aligned with this project's objectives. The involvement of the Crown Commercial Service Framework highlights the potential for business growth for those within existing frameworks, presenting a fruitful avenue for large entities like Softcat plc, which succeeded in securing the deal. Future contract opportunities aligned with similar frameworks might present chances for other capable firms seeking to expand in the public sector IT service domain.

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Notice Title

SIA 916 - Internet Content Filtering Service

Notice Description

The SIA are currently inviting established providers to provide the Internet Content Filtering Service on SIA's server estate. This will be required for an SIA user community of up to 400 colleagues. The specifics of the requirement are detailed below including explicit outputs and inclusive deliverables. Output 1: Deliver a SaaS based secure internet access service to the SIA (requirements as listed but not limited to those listed in the specification) Output 2: Provide the Service Delivery, Collaboration, Sustainability and continuously meet the required standards (requirements as listed but not limited to those listed in the specification)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Secondary Competition via the Crown Commercial Service Framework, RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework.

Options: option to extend by up to 12 months - any extension will be subject to need of the business, performance of the supplier and available funding.

Procurement Information

Awarded via an Enabled Framework via Secondary Competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05970c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055168-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,631 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 1UG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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