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title: "Tender for the Provision of Web Filtering Gateway Services"
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# Tender for the Provision of Web Filtering Gateway Services

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e3db6c8-e1a3-4366-abaa-1ad91276d1f3

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Web Filtering Gateway Services," aimed at enhancing their web filtering capabilities in line with the 'Prevent' agenda. This initiative falls under the IT services sector (CPV Code: 72000000) and is located in the North West region of England. The tender was published on 18th October 2017 and is to remain active until the submission deadline on 16th November 2017. The estimated contract value ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018, lasting until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those focusing on web filtering solutions. Eligible businesses can propose both on-premises and cloud-based solutions to meet the evolving threat landscape in public sector web access. Given the Council's requirement for a robust filtering gateway that adheres to both current and future needs, this is an ideal chance for suppliers to demonstrate their expertise and innovation in digital security and service delivery.

## Notice

Halton Borough Council is looking for supplier(s) to provide either: an on-premises or cloud based Web Filtering Gateway Solution that meets with the 'Prevent' agenda and more closely manages the threat landscape that exists today and in the coming years. Organisational Structure The Council currently operates a multi-tiered approach to web filtering, offering filtering to schools, officers, members, libraries and a number of public WiFi locations. With the introduction of the 'Prevent' agenda, the Council is seeking to procure and implement either an on - premise, cloud or hybrid 'Web Filtering Gateway' that more closely manages the threat landscape that exists today and in the coming years, than it is within the current infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f99c143-db5d-4d08-815c-1052196b1cad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2017 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f99c143-db5d-4d08-815c-1052196b1cad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f99c143-db5d-4d08-815c-1052196b1cad
  18th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www2.halton.gov.uk

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