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title: "South Tyneside Web Filtering"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6316098b-9eb5-4bd7-bd5f-6b58c3cfbcaa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# South Tyneside Web Filtering

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6316098b-9eb5-4bd7-bd5f-6b58c3cfbcaa

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## Summary

Durham County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "South Tyneside Web Filtering" service, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. This contract, valued at £75,562.36, operates under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 4th May 2026 until 4th May 2029, and the delivery location is specified as the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award stage of the procurement was reached with Alex Prudhoe as the main contact point. The award date was published on 6th May 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for large businesses specializing in IT services, as the tender was specified for services and not suited for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies engaged in software development and internet consulting could benefit from similar future opportunities by aligning with framework agreements used by governmental bodies. The awarded supplier in this instance, Softcat Plc, signifies the level of expertise and capacity expected, marking this as a potential pathway for large IT service providers to engage with public sector contracts and expand their footprint in governmental IT service provision.

## Notice

Procure a smoothwall filtering service for the remainder of contract - duration 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9576bdf-f54e-42d8-87ec-1c6d04df5952 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,562 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,562 |
| 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

- 6 May 2026 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9576bdf-f54e-42d8-87ec-1c6d04df5952

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9576bdf-f54e-42d8-87ec-1c6d04df5952
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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