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title: "Web Filtering Provision/Gateway for ICT Security"
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# Web Filtering Provision/Gateway for ICT Security

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d905e76-24cb-47a3-9fc3-4bb1bc522685

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has completed the award stage for their procurement titled "Web Filtering Provision/Gateway for ICT Security". The procurement falls under the industry category of security software packages and the services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method (restricted procedure) and the contract, valued at £122,902, will run from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2027. The contract was awarded to Secon Cyber Security Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 17th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT security services. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in web filtering and network protection, will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their market presence. With a robust requirement for protecting the council's network from malicious websites and providing categorisation services, businesses that can deliver innovative and reliable security software solutions will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement method and restricted procedure indicate a targeted approach, favouring businesses with proven experience in the sector.

## Notice

Forcepoint is the current solution in place to protect users from accessing malicious websites and content on the web. It also offers categorisation of sites, such as gambling, adult content etc to support the protection of the Councils network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9d71c1-ca24-4927-a655-f8ec792daf4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,902 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,902 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECON CYBER SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9d71c1-ca24-4927-a655-f8ec792daf4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9d71c1-ca24-4927-a655-f8ec792daf4e
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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