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title: "Firewall - Content and Filtering Protection"
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# Firewall - Content and Filtering Protection

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8944030-ad91-4f30-bb6a-b36d70b6b3d0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Firewall - Content and Filtering Protection" was conducted by Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. This procurement falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category and pertains to IT services, including consulting and software development. The procurement method was a selective process using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The competitive tender aimed to secure services for a three-year period starting from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027, with the tender period concluding on 29th July 2024. The procurement has been completed, with RM Education Ltd awarded the contract, and it pertains to the location with postal code NE4 9YH in England.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in firewall protection systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete, given the selective nature of the procurement process that values ethical and sustainable supply. Companies capable of delivering robust cybersecurity solutions across multiple education institutions would find this contract particularly beneficial, offering a substantial contract value of £90,648.25 that could enhance business visibility and credibility in the educational sector.

## Notice

1. BACKGROUND 1.1 This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust to procure firewall protection for all schools within the Trust for a 3-year Contract period, via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. 1.2 Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Every child is known, equally valued and supported to achieve their potential in all our academies. Every community we serve benefits from the facilities and services we provide. 1.3 Our Vision - Together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. 1.4 Our Mission - A great education has the power to transform lives through: 1.4.1 Opportunity - to provide excellent education for our children and to be drivers for social justice in our schools. 1.4.2 Love - everyone feels parts of the wider Trust, not just their individual school 1.4.3 Collaboration - By harnessing the strengths we have collectively, we have so much more capacity to support and improve the education of all children within Bishop Bewick 1.4.4 Development - everyone is valued and cared for as if one family 1.4.5 Aspiration - we believe each individual is unique and has their own purpose in life 2. OBJECTIVE 2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0a6115-5a43-463c-97f1-a31d97304074 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,648 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,648 |
| 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 | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RM EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0a6115-5a43-463c-97f1-a31d97304074

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0a6115-5a43-463c-97f1-a31d97304074
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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