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title: "con_27636 - Web Application Firewall"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c61ef42c-31f9-4543-bd50-2f02ffcd8074"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# con_27636 - Web Application Firewall

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c61ef42c-31f9-4543-bd50-2f02ffcd8074

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a Web Application Firewall, covering software and support across its entire estate. The tender, categorised under the Security Software Package (CPV 48730000), was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract valued at £507,746.04. The contract, commencing on 20th May 2025 and concluding on 26th April 2028, spans various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. This procurement is especially suitable for SMEs, although it has been awarded to Bytes Software Services LTD, a large supplier based in Leatherhead.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security software solutions, enabling them to engage with government contracts and expand their market presence. Companies capable of providing robust web application firewall technologies, along with comprehensive support services, would find such opportunities beneficial for growth. Organisations possessing certification in information security and a strong portfolio in software support for educational institutions could position themselves as potential service providers in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Web Application Firewall software and support for the whole DfE estate, until April 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b93531f-eb1b-4b63-9dfb-d7a4d4d947d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 26 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £507,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £507,746 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b93531f-eb1b-4b63-9dfb-d7a4d4d947d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b93531f-eb1b-4b63-9dfb-d7a4d4d947d1
  20th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94719cd3-08ac-40de-abca-6d8d0f67a23b
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