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Education Web Filtering Solution

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, managed by North Lanarkshire Council, aims to deliver an Education Web Filtering Solution in the UKM84 region. This process, which falls under the 'General public services' industry category, has progressed to the award stage with the contract being signed on 29th May 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and it involved tendering for goods. The project, which has significant implications for IT policy enforcement within local authorities, ensures compliance with the PREVENT duty guidance from the Scottish Government and the UK Safer Internet Centre. North Lanarkshire Council, with its legal office in Motherwell, facilitated the process.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for large IT service providers capable of delivering sophisticated cloud-based web filtering solutions. Businesses that focus on digital workplace solutions, particularly those looking to partner through framework agreements like the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework, may find valuable growth potential here. Although only one bid was received, indicating a niche market with specialized needs, the successful award to Softcat Plc underscores the scale required for participation. Consequently, companies with advanced technological capabilities and compliance with digital safety regulations can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence within educational digital infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Web Filtering Solution

Notice Description

Education Web Filtering Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

A modern, cloud-based web filtering solution, licensed to accommodate this changing need is essential to help ensure continued provision of an appropriate level of Internet access, regardless of location. Local authorities have a legal obligation to establish policies regarding IT use and implement web filtering as a means of restricting access to harmful content. These measures are mandated by the PREVENT duty guidance from Scottish Government and the UK Safer Internet Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800506
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531648
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£493,710 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shona Dunsmore
Contact Email
contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451430015

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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