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Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F

Luminate Education Group

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08 Dec 2025 at 09:31

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03 Nov 2025 at 08:54

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Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Luminate Education Group involved the acquisition of continued licensing and support for its WatchGuard Firewall estate, under the title "Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F". Luminate Education Group, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, managed this open procurement, categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. This below-threshold tender followed an open competition procurement method and concluded with the award being made on 8th December 2025 to Epic Network Support Ltd. The contract period is from 19th December 2025 to 18th December 2027. This procurement utilised the In-Tend procurement portal, which was accessible to any registered company.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for companies specialising in IT services to expand their business footprint within the public sector by engaging with a notable educational institution such as Luminate Education Group. Businesses adept in delivering comprehensive IT support, especially those with expertise in firewall technologies, are well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities. As the process was open to any suitably qualified supplier, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand a significant chance to secure contracts, thereby enhancing their portfolios and fostering sustainable business growth. Additionally, such contracts offer a springboard for businesses to establish long-term relationships with educational entities requiring ongoing IT support and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F

Notice Description

Luminate Education Group (the Group) is seeking to purchase continuation of licensing - support for its WatchGuard Firewall estate, as detailed in Appendix C of the RFQ - WatchGuard Specification'. For further details, please refer to our RFQ. The procurement process will make use of the In-Tend procurement portal which is available to any registered company. Tenders are invited from any suitably qualified supplier who can meet the Group's needs and the contract will be awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. Tenders should register on the In-Tend (free of charge), accessing: In-tend Education Portal Tendering Site - Registration - Company Details ( https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Registration ). This is a below the Threshold Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d38b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080438-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£67,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Luminate Education Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AA
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Epic Network Support Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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