At Switchshop, we work with public sector organisations across the UK to modernise IT infrastructure, improve resilience and support service delivery. We have extensive experience working with local authorities, universities, Multi-Academy Trusts and NHS Trusts, with a strong presence, right here in Wales. We recognise the unique pressures facing public sector IT teams, from ageing infrastructure and limited budgets to complex procurement frameworks. Our role is to work alongside you as a trusted partner, helping to enhance what’s already in place rather than pushing unnecessary overhauls.
We help Councils and Education Services with:
- Advanced firewalling and secure access control using Fortinet’s industry-leading FortiGate platform, protecting sensitive systems and users across dispersed networks.
- Seamless remote and hybrid connectivity for staff and field teams, with encrypted VPNs and identify-based access across multiple council or school sites.
- Public Wi-Fi and segmented network infrastructure to support visitor access in libraries, community hubs and council offices, safely and securely.
- IoT and device visibility across estates, enabling smarter buildings and long-term tech enablement through Fortinet Fabric integrations.
- Integration with existing Cisco environments, supporting gradual upgrades, hybrid estates and reduced disruption.
We tailor each development to suit specific operational environment, from urban councils with high device density to rural authorities needing reliable inter-site connectivity.
Supporting Schools Through Council Partnerships
We know many Welsh councils also manage or support school infrastructure. With over 20 years of experience in the UK education sector, we’ve worked with over 200 schools to deliver secure, future-ready IT environments.
Recent projects have included:
- Full wireless upgrades in heritage buildings
- Network access filtering aligned with safeguarding needs
- Secure BOYD support and identity-based access
- Firewall as-a-service with real-time visibility for IT managers
Some of the MATs we’ve worked with include:
- Learning Without Limits Academy Trust
- Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust
- David Russ Education Trust
Why Choose Switchshop?
Switchshop Limited is a UK-based IT solutions provider with over 20 years of experience supporting the education, research and public sectors. From our roots as a networking specialist to our current role as a trusted partner to organisations across the UK, we’ve built a reputation for delivering reliable, future-ready solutions that solve real operational challenges.
We provide a full end-to-end service, from initial consultation and technical design, through to procurement, installation and long-term support. Whether you’re modernising your network, enhancing cybersecurity or enabling remote access across multiple sites, we work collaboratively to ensure the solution fits your environment, goals and budget.
Our success is rooted in long-term partnerships built on trust, technical insight and transparent communication. Our team combines extensive product knowledge with hands-on experience across a wide range of public sector environments, from council-run education across to NHS Trust and universities. As certified partners of leading vendors including Fortinet, HPE Aruba, Acronis and others, we offer a broad portfolio of best-in class technologies. Our recent recognition as Forinet’s UK Public Sector Partner of the Year highlights our ability to deliver secure, scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of public sector organisations. With a good understanding of public sector procurement processes and governance requirements, we’re able to offer both high-level strategic guidance and dependable, hands-on support throughout every phase of your IT journey.
To support ease of procurement, Switchshop is an approved supplier on a wide range of trusted public sector frameworks, including NHS Shared Business Services (SBS), Crown Commercial Services (CCS), Jics, Everything ICT and EnFrame. These agreements simplify purchasing, ensure compliance and provide public sector buyers with direct access to competitively prices, pre-vetted solutions. Whether you’re in local government, healthcare or education, we can work with you through the most appropriate and accessible procurement route.
