Internet Connectivity, Resilience, Firewall and Web Filtering
COTHAM SCHOOLEstimated Value
Up to £60,000
Deadline
16 October 2026
Published
1 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Cotham School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide resilient internet connectivity and associated network security, firewall and web filtering services. The contract will provide the School with reliable, high-capacity internet connectivity across its main school site and off-site playing fields, together with resilient connectivity, managed network security and cloud-based web filtering and monitoring. The requirement is intended to support the School's educational, operational and safeguarding requirements and reflects the School's current scale, increased adoption of cloud-based services and the need for resilient digital infrastructure.
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Cotham School wants a supplier to deliver reliable, high‑capacity internet to the school and its playing fields, plus managed firewall, security and cloud‑based web‑filtering to meet teaching and safeguarding needs.
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Cotham SchoolKey Dates
Published
1 October 2026
Submission deadline
16 October 2026
Notice type
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