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title: "Smoothwall Licencing and Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Smoothwall Licencing and Support

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62f83906-d088-4923-93bd-bd140d27dbb3

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## Summary

Durham County Council sought to secure IT services under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract titled "Smoothwall Licencing and Support" aims to provide Smoothwall filtering to support service level agreements with schools. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Softcat Plc designated as the supplier. This contract, valued at £89,191 GBP, will commence on the 31st of March 2026 and continue until the 30th of March 2027. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically within the IT category encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services. Given its selective nature, eligible businesses capable of efficiently delivering software and Internet support solutions are well-positioned to compete. By tapping into educational institutions, such contracts aid in expanding clientele within the educational sector. The procurement framework simplifies the acquisition process, making it accessible for smaller entities keen on capitalising on stable, long-term contractual opportunities. Venture capital social enterprises may not be eligible, highlighting a preference for small to medium-sized enterprises.

## Notice

Smoothwall filtering contract to allow continuation of SLA delivery to schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732ab553-d9ab-495c-a38a-611b28404f68 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,191 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,191 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732ab553-d9ab-495c-a38a-611b28404f68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732ab553-d9ab-495c-a38a-611b28404f68
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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