Award

Web Filtering Platform

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, concluded by Stirling Council, involved the award of a contract for a "Web Filtering Platform" under the industry category of goods. This contract sought to provide web security and filtering services in the locality of Stirling, region UKM77. The procurement followed an open procedure, reaching the award stage with the contract actively signed on 26th January 2026. Key stakeholders include the buyer, Stirling Council, and the supplier, Softcat, a large-scale organisation. The total contract value is GBP 40,211. The procurement aligns with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards and was awarded against the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in IT security services. With a focus on web security and filtering, businesses specialising in software development and cybersecurity would find this contract particularly advantageous. While the process saw only one bid, indicating limited competition, it highlights potential scope for businesses to enhance and tailor their offerings to meet public sector needs, especially within the Stirling area. Companies that can adapt to similar tenders might find substantial growth avenues in delivering digital infrastructure solutions to governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Web Filtering Platform

Notice Description

Provision of web security and filtering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823114
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549104
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
£40,211 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robbd@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

SOFTCAT

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