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title: "CA18328 - Askham Bryan College - Smoothwall Appliance and Software Licensing Solution"
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# CA18328 - Askham Bryan College - Smoothwall Appliance and Software Licensing Solution

Buyer: Askham Bryan College  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a72a023f-cb01-45cb-b649-98218621273b

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## Summary

Askham Bryan College procured a Smoothwall appliance, software licences and associated remote support services for its IT environment. The solution provides web filtering, digital safeguarding and cyber-security capabilities, including ongoing usage rights. This is primarily a technology goods requirement, covering networking, internet and intranet software (CPV 48200000), with the supporting remote services forming part of the package. Delivery is centred on Askham Bryan College in York and the solution is intended for use across the College’s IT environment. The requirement would suit technology suppliers able to provide Smoothwall products, licensing and implementation or remote support as an integrated service.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Softcat PLC by direct award through the Crown Commercial Service RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework, Lot 3 Software. The tender submission deadline was 26 July 2026. The award date was 11 August 2026, at a value of £44,020.20 including the stated GBP currency. The contract runs from 27 July 2026 to 26 July 2029, giving a three-year term. The recorded procurement category is goods, and the opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Softcat PLC is the active awarded supplier.

This award demonstrates demand from a further-education college for a combined web-filtering, safeguarding and cyber-security solution rather than standalone software supply. Suppliers competing for similar work with Askham Bryan College would need credible capability in Smoothwall appliances and licensing, software entitlement management, secure deployment and remote technical support. Experience of protecting education users and networks, maintaining effective internet filtering, and supporting safeguarding requirements would strengthen a future proposition. The route used also shows that suppliers seeking this buyer’s technology work may need access to the relevant Crown Commercial Service framework and its software lot. Small and medium-sized technology businesses are expressly identified as suitable for this type of requirement.

## Notice

Askham Bryan College seeks the supply of a Smoothwall appliance, software licences, and associated remote support services to deliver web filtering, safeguarding, and cyber security capabilities across the College's IT environment. The scope includes the provision of a Smoothwall appliance, software licences, associated remote delivery services, and ongoing usage rights for a three-year contract term. The solution will support the College's digital safeguarding, internet filtering, and online security requirements. The procurement is being undertaken through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Framework, Lot 3 Software. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18328. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18328 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6170edc8-427f-483b-82ce-27572cd059b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,020 |
| 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 | Askham Bryan College |
| Locality | YORK |
| Postcode area | York |
| Postcode | YO23 3FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Rural West York |
| Westminster constituency | York Outer |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Softcat Plc |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6170edc8-427f-483b-82ce-27572cd059b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6170edc8-427f-483b-82ce-27572cd059b5
  11th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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