---
title: "Content Filtering Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069130"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069130.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Content Filtering Software

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069130

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Hull City Council, pertains to a contract for "Content Filtering Software" under the industry category of security software development services. The contract is set within the UKE11 region, specifically in Hull. The procurement process utilized a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, and falls under the service category. The contract, which runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, is valued at £149,679.25. The procurement stage is complete, having transitioned to the award stage on 27th March 2026, resulting in a direct award to Smoothwall Limited via the everythingict.org framework.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in security software development services to collaborate with public sector entities like Hull City Council. The nature of the procurement, a direct award, suggests that entities with pre-existing framework agreements, such as Everything ICT, may find particular success in similar opportunities. Large-scale businesses poised to deliver comprehensive security software solutions would be well-suited to compete in such service-oriented contracts, potentially fostering increased growth and expertise in public sector projects.

## Notice

To approve the direct award of a contract to Smoothwall Limited (Companies House No. 04298247) via the everythingict.org framework for a period of three years, at a total cost of PS149,679.25. Contract to commence 1st April 2026 and to expire 31st March 2029.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To approve the direct award of a contract to Smoothwall Limited (Companies House No. 04298247) via the everythingict.org framework for a period of three years, at a total cost of PS149,679.25. Contact to commence 1st April 2026 and to expire 31st March 2029.

### Procurement Information

Direct award via framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040949-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,679 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WCL UK LTD T/A EVERYTHING ICT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040949-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hull.gov.uk/
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104102

## Provenance

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