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Content Filtering Software

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

05 May 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Hull City Council, pertains to a contract for "Content Filtering Software" under the industry category of security software development services. The contract is set within the UKE11 region, specifically in Hull. The procurement process utilized a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, and falls under the service category. The contract, which runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, is valued at £149,679.25. The procurement stage is complete, having transitioned to the award stage on 27th March 2026, resulting in a direct award to Smoothwall Limited via the everythingict.org framework.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in security software development services to collaborate with public sector entities like Hull City Council. The nature of the procurement, a direct award, suggests that entities with pre-existing framework agreements, such as Everything ICT, may find particular success in similar opportunities. Large-scale businesses poised to deliver comprehensive security software solutions would be well-suited to compete in such service-oriented contracts, potentially fostering increased growth and expertise in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Content Filtering Software

Notice Description

To approve the direct award of a contract to Smoothwall Limited (Companies House No. 04298247) via the everythingict.org framework for a period of three years, at a total cost of PS149,679.25. Contract to commence 1st April 2026 and to expire 31st March 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To approve the direct award of a contract to Smoothwall Limited (Companies House No. 04298247) via the everythingict.org framework for a period of three years, at a total cost of PS149,679.25. Contact to commence 1st April 2026 and to expire 31st March 2029.

Procurement Information

Direct award via framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069130
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040949-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,679 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCL UK LTD T/A EVERYTHING ICT

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