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title: "SIA 916 - Internet Content Filtering Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08659284-f514-43bf-a103-99f5abcb1560"
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buyer: "SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY"
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# SIA 916 - Internet Content Filtering Service

Buyer: SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08659284-f514-43bf-a103-99f5abcb1560

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## Summary

The Security Industry Authority (SIA), headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process titled "SIA 916 - Internet Content Filtering Service". Categorised under Networking, Internet and intranet software development services (CPV 72212200), this tender sought providers for an internet access filtering security solution and malware protection service. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £38,289.60, runs from 24th June 2025 to 23rd June 2027 and will be delivered in the United Kingdom. The award was made to Softcat plc and was officially announced on 14th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the cybersecurity and IT services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in software development for internet security and filtering solutions. It is well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage with public sector clients through established frameworks. The contract not only provides a revenue stream over the contract period but also the chance to establish or strengthen relationships with a major public body like the SIA. Companies with existing competencies in developing software solutions for IT security stand to benefit greatly from such opportunities.

## Notice

The SIA are currently inviting established providers to provide an internet access filtering security solution and malware protection service for the SIA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a07d6b1-10f2-4e7e-a094-96c1962bcda0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,289 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,289 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 1UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a07d6b1-10f2-4e7e-a094-96c1962bcda0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a07d6b1-10f2-4e7e-a094-96c1962bcda0
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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