Award

Education Web Filtering

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Education Web Filtering" project, managed by Stirling Council, has recently reached the award stage. Stirling Council, located at Procurement, Teith House in Stirling (postal code FK7 7QA), orchestrated this procurement with the goal of acquiring a cloud-based content filtering system to be utilised within the educational sector. This contract falls under the "General public services" category and was carried out using an open procurement method, signifying an inclusive and transparent process. The contract, valued at £250,800, was awarded on 8th August 2025, with XMA Limited, based in Nottingham, appointed as the supplier. The procurement was conducted according to an open procedure and aligns with the applicable regulations stipulated in international agreements, with the procurement status marked as complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying digital tools to enter or expand their presence in the public sector, particularly those specialising in education technology solutions. It is especially beneficial for large-scale enterprises like XMA Limited, which has the capacity to meet the comprehensive requirements of such contracts. Businesses interested in future opportunities with similar scope and budget can prepare to leverage their capabilities in cloud-based technology solutions, ensuring compliance with frameworks like the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions. Such procurements foster an environment where companies can innovate and provide necessary technological advancements tailored for educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Web Filtering

Notice Description

This procurement is concerned with the purchase of a cloud based content filtering system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is concerned with the purchase of a cloud based content filtering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808006
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537536
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

48783000 - Content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Yvonne Anderson
Contact Email
andersony@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786404040

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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