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NRW/30050 Web Filter Proxy and Zero Trust

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has concluded a procurement process titled "NRW/30050 Web Filter Proxy and Zero Trust". This procurement, categorised under information technology services, involves the acquisition of a security platform providing Zero Trust Network Access and secure web gateway services. The entire process, conducted under a limited competition framework, has reached the award stage with a contract being active as of 13th November 2025. The location for the fulfilment of this contract is within the UKH15 region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Norwich.

This tender, awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in IT security solutions to expand their offerings in the public sector. Companies that specialise in network security and data protection services could find this an excellent chance to demonstrate their capabilities and secure future similar opportunities. With the contract running from 8th October 2025 to 7th October 2028, and potential options to flex up the licences, there is room for continued engagement and scalability for suitable vendors looking to grow their footprint in this industry.

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Notice Title

NRW/30050 Web Filter Proxy and Zero Trust

Notice Description

Procurement of a security platform that delivers Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and secure web gateway services. It helps secure internet access, applications, and data by inspecting traffic and enforcing policies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073713-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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