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title: "Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F - AWARD"
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# Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F - AWARD

Buyer: LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-986c08f7-06cb-4265-be14-a26c30114ef9

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## Summary

The Luminate Education Group has recently concluded the procurement process titled "Tender for the provision of WatchGuard - Renewal & Support - Project F," classified under IT services, which includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, was open to qualified suppliers registered on the In-Tend Education Portal. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the contract award was published on 8th December 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 19th December 2025 and will last until 18th December 2027. This completed tender process highlighted key milestones such as the tender period end date on 25th November 2025, ensuring alignment with the schedule.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to expand their service offerings within the education sector. Companies experienced in licensing and support for firewall systems, specifically those with expertise in WatchGuard solutions, are particularly well-suited to engage in such contracts. The contract, valued at £80,505.60, was awarded to Epic Network Support Ltd, demonstrating potential growth for similar enterprises who can fulfil the complex IT needs of educational institutions like the Luminate Education Group.

## Notice

Luminate Education Group (the Group) is seeking to purchase continuation of licensing - support for its WatchGuard Firewall estate, as detailed in Appendix C of the RFQ - WatchGuard Specification'. For further details, please refer to our RFQ. The procurement process will make use of the In-Tend procurement portal which is available to any registered company. Tenders are invited from any suitably qualified supplier who can meet the Group's needs and the contract will be awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. Tenders should register on the In-Tend (free of charge), accessing: In-tend Education Portal Tendering Site - Registration - Company Details ( https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Registration ). This is a below the Threshold Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c0f908-7ef1-4da5-bd3d-2178bc3d5063 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,505 |
| 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 | LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS3 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPIC NETWORK SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 09:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c0f908-7ef1-4da5-bd3d-2178bc3d5063
- 8 Dec 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c0f908-7ef1-4da5-bd3d-2178bc3d5063

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c0f908-7ef1-4da5-bd3d-2178bc3d5063
  8th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Registration

## Provenance

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