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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 15:17

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Hull College, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level, has completed a procurement process titled "Firewalls 2026," located in Hull, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the industry category of Software package and information systems. The process utilized a limited procurement method under a framework agreement with reopening competition, specifically using the HTE3 framework. The contract was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD on 29th June 2026, valued at GBP 40,020.67, and spans from 15th July 2026 to 14th July 2031.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software packages and information systems. Firms capable of delivering innovative firewall solutions within a large-scale framework would find this contract particularly beneficial. Businesses with experience in public sector collaborations and the ability to meet the specifications of a limited competition framework are well-suited to pursue such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and market position within sub-central governmental IT projects.

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Notice Title

Firewalls 2026

Notice Description

Firewalls Using Framework HTE3 & Mini Comp Tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£40,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 3DG
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
Not specified

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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