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title: "BWCET Filtering Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65cecf8b-70c4-4abc-a86c-0cab269a31d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-06"
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# BWCET Filtering Solution

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65cecf8b-70c4-4abc-a86c-0cab269a31d0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BWCET Filtering Solution" has been managed by Durham County Council, occurring under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender aimed to extend the existing broadband, telephony, and filtering services contract in England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £46,800. The award stage concluded successfully on 31st October 2025, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers capable of delivering high-quality consulting, software development, and support services. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are especially well-suited to participate, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in such tenders can open doors for sustained business relationships and opportunities to secure long-term contracts within public service domains.

## Notice

The BWCET Broadband, Telephony and filtering tender and the resulting contract is 3+1+1 and continues on from the previous contract that we have provided / held for the last 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b9b027-a1ac-4969-a85f-8bef033b56b0 |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,800 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## 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 Nov 2025 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b9b027-a1ac-4969-a85f-8bef033b56b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b9b027-a1ac-4969-a85f-8bef033b56b0
  6th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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