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title: "Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d38b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-08"
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# Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F

Buyer: LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d38b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Luminate Education Group involved the acquisition of continued licensing and support for its WatchGuard Firewall estate, under the title "Luminate Education Group - Tender for the provision of Watchguard - Renewal & Support - Project F". Luminate Education Group, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, managed this open procurement, categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. This below-threshold tender followed an open competition procurement method and concluded with the award being made on 8th December 2025 to Epic Network Support Ltd. The contract period is from 19th December 2025 to 18th December 2027. This procurement utilised the In-Tend procurement portal, which was accessible to any registered company.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for companies specialising in IT services to expand their business footprint within the public sector by engaging with a notable educational institution such as Luminate Education Group. Businesses adept in delivering comprehensive IT support, especially those with expertise in firewall technologies, are well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities. As the process was open to any suitably qualified supplier, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand a significant chance to secure contracts, thereby enhancing their portfolios and fostering sustainable business growth. Additionally, such contracts offer a springboard for businesses to establish long-term relationships with educational entities requiring ongoing IT support and services.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080438-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 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 | £67,088 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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 09:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080438-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 08:54 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070293-2025
- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068268-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080438-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070293-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068268-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6615
  RFQ Tender and documents

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Registration
- https://luminate.ac.uk/
- https://www.epic.uk.net/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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