---
title: "Smoothwall Filtering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050662"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050662.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-23"
---

# Smoothwall Filtering

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050662

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of "Smoothwall Filtering." This tender falls within the goods industry category and involves the procurement of various licences and warranty services. The awarded contract, valued at £28,165.46 net, was signed on 23 April 2025 and will run from 18 May 2025 to 26 May 2026. The procurement method used was below a threshold with unknown specifics, and the award stage is now complete. This tender is located in the UKH31 region, Southend On Sea, Essex, and its legal basis is aligned with the UK legal framework stated in UKPGA 2023/54. The supplier awarded the contract is SOFTCAT PLC, a large enterprise based in Marlow, UK.

This procurement tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the information technology and digital services sector, particularly those specialising in license management software packages and IT security services. Companies that can deliver specialised goods such as anti-malware licences and extended warranties would find such opportunities advantageous, especially given the demand for technological safeguarding in public sector entities. By engaging with tenders like this, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with local government authorities, thus gaining a foothold in the competitive and expanding digital solutions market within the UK public sector.

## Notice

Goods PS28,165.46 (NET) (AM1RD) Anti Malware Licence x 13000. (F1YR) Filter Licence x 13000. (S141WR) S14 10Gb SFP Extended Warranty for 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016543-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2025 - 26 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,165 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 13:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016543-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016543-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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