Award

Fortinet Fortigate Renewal

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 11:38

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the City of Sunderland College focuses on the renewal of Fortinet FortiGate Firewall licences and support for their Northumberland College, Ashington site. The relevant procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and IT services, specifically targeting the area of networking, Internet, and intranet software. Located in Sunderland, UK, the procurement process has been completed as of 12th January 2026, with Softcat awarded the contract. This open competition was conducted below the procurement threshold, with the contract running from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software, networking, and information systems. Large-scale suppliers that can provide quality IT consultancy and support services are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The City of Sunderland College required submissions to be made electronically through the EPNE e-tendering system, allowing efficient document handling and faster response times, thus encouraging competitive offers from tech firms in the region or across the UK. Businesses ready to enhance their profile in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management should find such opportunities particularly appealing.

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Notice Title

Fortinet Fortigate Renewal

Notice Description

City of Sunderland College have a requirement for the renewal of Fortinet FortiGate Firewall licences and support for the Northumberland College, Ashington site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002207-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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
£25,408 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Kieron Hadland
Contact Email
procurement@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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