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title: "Schools Central Web Filtering Solution"
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buyer: "STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED"
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# Schools Central Web Filtering Solution

Buyer: STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40460848-d763-4049-96f4-25e561eddc79

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Stockport Council, which sought a "Schools Central Web Filtering Solution" to enhance its digital services. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on internet browsing software, and was awarded using a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st April 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2021 and lasting until 30th April 2024. The total contract value is £87,457.89, and the delivery of the solution will cater to schools in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet software solutions, particularly those that can offer tailored filtering services for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity, as the procurement process is designed to invite competition among various providers. Companies with experience in educational technologies and partnerships forming part of similar frameworks would be well-suited to pursue this contract to grow their business in the public sector.

## Notice

Stockport Council required a Schools Central Web filtering solution. The Council completed a soft market test and deemed Smoothwall the most appropriate supplier for this. This procurement was directly awarded using the HTE framework. There were three companies on the Framework that Smoothwall partnered with, quotes were obtained from each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be345b8c-9b90-48fb-9c88-b16ef932aba6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,457 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,457 |
| 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 | STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48221000 - Internet browsing software package

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2021 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be345b8c-9b90-48fb-9c88-b16ef932aba6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be345b8c-9b90-48fb-9c88-b16ef932aba6
  1st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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