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Ironport Web Filtering

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council initiated a tender process titled "Ironport Web Filtering" within the services category, specifically related to data services. Located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, the council sought to procure email security solutions covering the period from 31st October 2025 to 30th October 2026. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with the award being active as of 20th March 2026. The value of the contract amounted to £88,662.74, with a gross amount of £106,395.29, awarded to CDW LIMITED headquartered in London. The procurement method utilised was below the threshold, and the legal basis was aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and cybersecurity solutions. Organisations in this industry, particularly those offering email and web security, can benefit from engaging with similar public procurement opportunities to expand their business portfolio. Larger companies like CDW LIMITED, with robust capabilities in IT services, might find themselves well-equipped to compete and fulfil such contracts, fostering potential growth in the public sector market through service provision to governing bodies like Kent County Council.

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Notice Title

Ironport Web Filtering

Notice Description

Ironport - email security 31/10/25 - 30/10/26 as per Quote SQU5355414 v3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067078
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025831-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,662 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

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