---
title: "NRW/30050 Web Filter Proxy and Zero Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORWICH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# NRW/30050 Web Filter Proxy and Zero Trust

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600eb

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## Summary

Norwich City Council, operating within the public authority sector as a sub-central government entity, has completed the award stage of its tender for the "NRW/30050 Web Filter Proxy and Zero Trust". This contract focuses on procuring a security platform that provides Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and secure web gateway services, essential for securing internet access, applications, and data. The contract, valued at £36,967, was signed on 19th September 2025 and spans from 8th October 2025 to 7th October 2028, with the possibility of increasing the number of licences required. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, classified as below threshold, and is relevant to the services category in the UKH15 region, United Kingdom. The winning supplier is SOFTCAT PLC, an SME located in Marlow, responsible for delivering IT consulting and support services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and digital security solutions. Organisations adept at delivering secure network access solutions and those with innovation in data protection are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. SMEs like SOFTCAT PLC have demonstrated the capability to thrive in such tailored and specialised service provisions, indicating that businesses with niche expertise in zero trust technologies and scalable security platforms can benefit from engaging in comparable contracts. This procurement underscores the demand for advanced security services in the public sector and the potential for growth and partnership with governmental bodies like Norwich City Council.

## Notice

Procurement of a security platform that delivers Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and secure web gateway services. It helps secure internet access, applications, and data by inspecting traffic and enforcing policies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001037-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,967 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001037-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001037-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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