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Internet Connectivity, Resilience, Firewall and Web Filtering

Cotham School

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02 Oct 2026 at 09:46

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01 Oct 2026 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Cotham School is seeking a supplier for resilient internet connectivity and related network security. The service must provide reliable, high-capacity internet across the school’s main site and off-site playing fields, with resilient connectivity, managed firewall security, and cloud-based web filtering and monitoring. It is intended to support teaching, school operations and safeguarding as the school uses more cloud services and relies on dependable digital infrastructure. The work is for Cotham School in Bristol. Internet services are the main category of work (CPV 72400000).

The buyer invited tenders through an open competition below the procurement threshold. The requirement is a single lot, with an estimated value of £60,000 excluding VAT (£72,000 including VAT). The contract period is 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. The tender submission deadline was 16 October 2026 at 12:00. The buyer stated that tenders would be scored as set out in the tender documents. The process initially limited participation to Somerset, but that restriction was subsequently removed; the current tender is not geographically limited to Somerset. Electronic submission by email was permitted.

This opportunity suits internet service providers and network-security specialists able to deliver reliable, high-capacity connectivity to a school campus and its off-site playing fields. Suppliers need capability in resilient connectivity, managed firewall services, cloud-based web filtering and monitoring, and the operational support needed to keep those services dependable. Experience serving education customers or similarly demanding, multi-site environments would be relevant to the school’s operational, educational and safeguarding needs. The requirement is expressly suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises, and participation is reserved for these types of suppliers. Businesses able to combine connectivity with network protection and web monitoring are particularly well placed to address the full scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internet Connectivity, Resilience, Firewall and Web Filtering

Notice Description

Cotham School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide resilient internet connectivity and associated network security, firewall and web filtering services. The contract will provide the School with reliable, high-capacity internet connectivity across its main school site and off-site playing fields, together with resilient connectivity, managed network security and cloud-based web filtering and monitoring. The requirement is intended to support the School's educational, operational and safeguarding requirements and reflects the School's current scale, increased adoption of cloud-based services and the need for resilient digital infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093139-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cotham School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COTHAM
Postcode
BS6 6DT
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Cotham
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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