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NRW/30050 Web Filter Proxy and Zero Trust

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council, operating within the public authority sector as a sub-central government entity, has completed the award stage of its tender for the "NRW/30050 Web Filter Proxy and Zero Trust". This contract focuses on procuring a security platform that provides Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and secure web gateway services, essential for securing internet access, applications, and data. The contract, valued at £36,967, was signed on 19th September 2025 and spans from 8th October 2025 to 7th October 2028, with the possibility of increasing the number of licences required. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, classified as below threshold, and is relevant to the services category in the UKH15 region, United Kingdom. The winning supplier is SOFTCAT PLC, an SME located in Marlow, responsible for delivering IT consulting and support services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and digital security solutions. Organisations adept at delivering secure network access solutions and those with innovation in data protection are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. SMEs like SOFTCAT PLC have demonstrated the capability to thrive in such tailored and specialised service provisions, indicating that businesses with niche expertise in zero trust technologies and scalable security platforms can benefit from engaging in comparable contracts. This procurement underscores the demand for advanced security services in the public sector and the potential for growth and partnership with governmental bodies like Norwich City Council.

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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-0600eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001037-2026
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

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
£36,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 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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