Tender

Provision of Internet Connectivity, Firewall, and Web/Application Filtering Services

  • ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-005329

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04e28d

Published 17 February 2025, 11:37am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST

UNIT 4, SECOND FLOOR

SUTTON COLDFIELD

B736AZ

Contact

Jag Mann

Email

tenders@attrust.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Provision of Internet Connectivity, Firewall, and Web/Application Filtering Services

Reference number

ATT003

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 72212730 - Security software development services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Trust is seeking a provider for Internet Connectivity, Firewall, and Web/Application Filtering Services across its 21 academies. The contract includes the supply, installation, and ongoing management of secure and high-speed internet services, firewall protection, and content filtering solutions to ensure compliance with safeguarding and cybersecurity requirements.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for one lot only

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Internet Connectivity, Firewall and Services

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 32412110 - Internet network

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Trust requires high-speed internet connectivity, firewall protection, and web/application filtering services for its 21 academies. The provider will be responsible for:

Supplying and maintaining reliable, high-performance internet.

Implementing cybersecurity measures, including firewall protection.

Providing filtering to ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards.

Installing and integrating with existing systems.

Offering ongoing support and maintenance.

The contract will focus on value, security, and compliance with educational needs.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This contract is for the renewal of internet connectivity, firewall protection, and web/application filtering services for the Trust's 21 academies. The provider will continue to offer:

Reliable, high-speed internet access.

Ongoing cybersecurity protection through firewall services.

Filtering to comply with safeguarding standards.

Regular maintenance, updates, and technical support.

The renewal aims to ensure consistent, secure services that meet the evolving needs of the Trust.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Filtering of Web and Application

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72212730 - Security software development services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Web and application filtering restricts access to harmful or inappropriate content across the Trust's network. This includes:

Content Filtering: Blocking non-compliant websites and applications.

Customizable Settings: Tailored filtering for each academy.

Real-time Monitoring: Live tracking to block unauthorized content.

Reporting & Logging: Providing detailed logs of blocked content.

The service ensures a safe online environment and complies with safeguarding requirements.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

24 February 2025

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Academy Transformation Trust Trustee's

Sutton Coldfield

Email

tenders@attrust.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom